Hybrid Post-doctoral Research Fellow bei Population Council

Description

TITLE: Post-doctoral Research Fellow

REPORTING TO: Senior Scientist

LOCATION:   Center for Biomedical Research, New York, NY

ASSIGNMENT LENGTH: One year, renewable by mutual consent and the availability of funding

FELLOWSHIP SUMMARY:

The Population Council confronts critical health and development issues – from novel male and female contraceptive(s) development, stopping the spread of HIV, to improving reproductive health and ensuring that young people lead full and productive lives. Through biomedical, social science and public health research in over 30 countries, we work with our partners to deliver solutions that lead to more effective policies, programs and technologies that improve lives around the world.

We are offering a Post-doctoral Research Fellowship in the Population Council’s Reproductive Health (RH) laboratory –a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience at the forefront of contraceptive research. This fellowship will focus on identifying potential new targets for male contraception by utilizing transcriptomic and proteomic approaches. We are seeking a highly motivated early-career scientist with a solid background in molecular and computational biology who is eager to deepen their skills and expand their research portfolio. The Fellow will be mentored by experienced scientists and will have the opportunity to design and conduct animal experiments and compare genomic data originating from RNA-Seq analyses. The position offers an excellent opportunity to gain exposure and learn and engage within a stimulating environment with high potential for publishing in high-impact journals and presenting at national and international conferences.

The Population Council laboratories are located on the Rockefeller University campus, through which there is access to numerous additional state-of-the-art facilities.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct animal experiments to collect tissue samples from rats or mice.
• Process tissue samples for RNA-seq analyses.
• Lead the development, refinement, and implementation of computational tools and pipelines for processing and analyzing long-read whole genome sequencing data.
• Analyze existing and newly acquired genomic sequencing data to identify novel genes and genomic regions involved in spermatogenesis in the rat testis.
• Stay current with advances in bioinformatics and genomics, integrating new methodologies into the lab's research.
• Supervise the technicians in  the lab to conduct research experiments in animals and/or in vitro  molecular biology techniques. 
• Write proposals/grants for funding, manuscripts, develop presentations and present in internal and external meetings. 
• Contribute to project management broadly within the team, especially related to projects led by the Senior Scientist.
• Collaborate and work with other biomedical research groups within CBR and outside. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

We understand that there are many paths to acquiring expertise and experience and strong candidates may not have every qualification listed here. We encourage applications from individuals who bring passion, skills, and experience in many or most of these areas. 

 1. Ph.D. or M.D.
2. Experience in animal research and molecular biology.

3. Experience with bioinformatics / working with large data sets, with specific RNAseq analysis experience a plus.
4. Highly motivated, excellent attention to detail, with the ability to work independently and within a group as needed.
5. Demonstrated ability to monitor and maintain project timelines.
6. Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.

TERMS:

Fellowships include a monthly stipend (starting at $6,237/month, commensurate with experience) to cover cost of living expenses, health insurance and relocation assistance. Fellows will be provided with office space and use of a computer.

TO APPLY:

Please include a brief description of your academic and professional qualifications and goals, a short statement about your research interests and a copy of your CV. International applicants are strongly encouraged to apply. 

The deadline for applications is September 1, 2025.

The Population Council is an international, nonprofit, nongovernmental institution that seeks to improve the well-being and reproductive health of current and future generations around the world and to help achieve a humane, equitable, and sustainable balance between people and resources. The Council conducts biomedical, social science, and public health research and helps build research capacities in developing countries. Established in 1952, the Council is governed by an international board of trustees. Its New York headquarters supports a global network of country offices. We are seeking an individual to fill the position described. If you know of a qualified candidate or are interested in this position, please apply at: http://www.popcouncil.org/careers

The Population Council provides equal opportunity; it does not discriminate against any person with regard to age, color, creed, national origin, disability, political belief, veteran status, religion, marital status, gender, gender identity, or sexual orientation. Decisions on employment are based on an individual’s qualifications as related to the position for which they are being considered. The Population Council is international in the composition of its board of trustees and its staff, as well as in the nature and deployment of its activities.