About Position/Job
The National Institute on Aging (NIA) invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow position in Genomics at the Laboratory of Neurogenetics (COEVOLviNG Lab). Based in the USA, this role focuses on leveraging state-of-the-art computational approaches and large omics datasets to study how sex-related mechanisms influence neurodegenerative disease. The fellow will lead projects analysing molecular genetics, genome-wide datasets, and transcriptomics from both human and nonhuman primates. The lab’s research intersects neurodegenerative disease biology, sex-specific mechanisms, and comparative neuroscience, providing a unique opportunity to contribute to high-impact publications and collaborative NIH research. This position is ideal for candidates with a PhD in genomics, neuroscience, or computational biology, and it offers access to extensive NIH resources and interdisciplinary collaborations.
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Position/Job Details
- Position: Postdoctoral Fellow
- Institution: National Institute on Aging
- Department: Laboratory of Neurogenetics (COEVOLviNG Lab)
- Research Field: Neurogenetics / Computational Biology
- Location: USA
- Number of Posts: 1 (or more, depending on lab funding)
- Job Type: Postdoctoral Fellowship
- Start Date (Anticipated): Flexible
- Working Hours: Full-time
- Salary Range: NIH postdoctoral stipend (standard)
- Required Degree/Diploma: PhD
Research Area
- Neurodegenerative diseases – identifying molecular predictors and therapeutic targets
- Sex effects on brain health – role of sex chromosomes and hormones
- Comparative neuroscience – human vs. nonhuman primate brain analysis
- Computational biology and bioinformatics
- Genomics and transcriptomics analysis
Eligibility & Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- PhD in genomics, neuroscience, computational biology, or related field
- Experience with molecular genetics and large-scale omics datasets preferred
- Strong analytical and collaborative skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bioinformatic and computational analysis experience
- Publication record in relevant fields
- Experience with human and nonhuman primate datasets
Key Responsibilities
- Lead research projects on neurodegenerative diseases and sex-specific mechanisms
- Analyse molecular genetics and genomic data (GWAS, microarray, WES, transcriptomics)
- Develop analytic pipelines for multi-modal datasets
- Collaborate with NIH scientists and other research groups
- Compile and analyse human and nonhuman primate data
- Prepare manuscripts for peer-reviewed publication
Application Process
How to Apply
Interested candidates should email Dr. Alexandra DeCasien at alex.decasien@gmail.com with the following documents:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Writing sample (e.g., PDF of a peer-reviewed manuscript)
Important Dates
- Application Opens: 26 November 2025
- Deadline: 31 January 2026
- Interview Date: To be scheduled with shortlisted candidates
Useful Links
- Institution Website: National Institute on Aging
- Official Notification: Click here
- Apply Now: Contact PI via email (alex.decasien@gmail.com)
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