Job Summary
The Epigenetics & Stem Cell Biology Laboratory (ESCBL) of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), National Institutes of Health (NIH), Research Triangle Park, North Carolina is recruiting a Director for the Epigenomics and DNA Sequencing Core Facility. The mission of NIEHS is to discover how the environment affects people in order to promote healthier lives. In support of this mission, ESCBL investigates fundamental mechanisms by which epigenetics — non-genetic modulation and alterations — influences chromatin architecture, transcription and gene expression in normal, cancer and stem cells, and provides insights into biological processes that modulate the effects of environmental exposures on human development and health: https://www.niehs.nih.gov/research/atniehs/labs/escbl/index.cfm.
The Epigenomics and DNA sequencing core facility in ESCBL provides NIEHS investigators on-site quick access to next-generation sequencing (NGS) technologies, such as RNA-seq, ATAC-seq, ChIP-seq, Cut&Tag/Run, WGS, WGBS, scRNA-seq, scMultiome, Spatial transcriptomics, CITE-seq, Perturb-seq, Nanopore RNA and DNA sequencing, and PacBio sequencing, in order to address their research questions (https://junction.niehs.nih.gov/divisions/dir/resources/dna/dna-epi/index.htm).
We are seeking a Ph.D.-level scientist with comprehensive understanding of and experience with NGS and related technologies to direct and manage the core facility. The director will be a NIH employee appointed to a time-limited, renewable position to support the long-term research of the Epigenomics and DNA sequencing core facility.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Develop and maintain standard operation protocols
- Establish new or customized NGS methods and applications
- Manage and supervise core personnel
- Provide technical consultations to NIEHS investigators
- Establish contracts and partnerships with commercial vendors
Required Qualifications
- A Ph.D. or equivalent degree in molecular biology or related fields with 3+ years of postdoctoral experience is required
- Knowledge and experience in NGS and genomics technologies, as demonstrated by relevant publications, is required
- Excellent oral and written communication skills are required
- Experience with different NGS platforms (Illumina, Nanopore, PacBio, etc.), laboratory automation, epigenetics, or genetics is strongly preferred
- Experience in leadership, management and teamwork is highly desired
Benefits
The successful candidate for this position will be appointed at a salary commensurate with experience and accomplishments with full Federal benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) for federal employees & job applicants.
Standards of Conduct/Financial Disclosure
If selected, you will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE Form 450 to determine if a conflict or an appearance of a conflict exists between your financial interest and your prospective position with the agency.
Foreign Education
This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts (or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed and grades). Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Learn more about Foreign Education.
Reasonable Accommodation
You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application or hiring process or while on the job. Requests are considered on a case-by-case basis.