Staff Scientist

Job description

Department Overview The incumbent will provide advanced scientific expertise in genetics, epigenetics, transcriptomics, genome editing, sequencing technologies, and bioinformatics to support both research and clinical initiatives at the Center for Embryonic Cell and Gene Therapy (CECGT). The position plays a central role in advancing the Center’s research portfolio focused on the biology of gametes, embryos, and pluripotent stem cells through the application of state-of-the-art embryology, genomic, genome editing, and bioinformatics technologies. The incumbent will conduct Center research projects using mouse and nonhuman primate models, as well as mouse, nonhuman primate, and human gametes, embryos, pluripotent stem cells, and relevant tissues. Research activities will integrate embryology, developmental biology, molecular and cellular biology, and computational genomics approaches. Function/Duties of Position: Technical Research and Project Leadership: Data Analysis, Reporting, and Scholarly Dissemination - Conduct advanced research in gamete, embryo, stem cell, and molecular biology, including gamete and embryo micromanipulation; in vitro gametogenesis (IVG) via somatic cell nuc...