Anne Elizabeth West

Anne West’s lab at Duke University School of Medicine in Durham, North Carolina, is seeking a postdoctoral fellow to study the role of nuclear pore proteins in the regulation of chromatin architecture during neuronal differentiation. The West Lab is a diverse and enthusiastic group investigating the molecular mechanisms of chromatin regulation that orchestrate neuronal development, synapse plasticity, and behavioral adaptations to sensory input. Their research aims to understand how transcription factors and chromatin regulators coordinate neuronal gene expression programs required for the formation, maturation, and plasticity of synapses. The lab uses molecular genetics, experimental model systems, behavioral analyses, biochemical and cell biological methods, and high-throughput sequencing techniques to elucidate transcriptional mechanisms underlying neuronal adaptations. Projects include chromatin regulation of postmitotic neuronal maturation and chromatin dysregulation in neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism spectrum disorder and intellectual disability. The successful candidate will have a PhD in a relevant field and technical skills in stem cell biology, protein biochemistry, light microscopy, or cell signaling. The position is NIH-funded and available immediately. The postdoctoral appointee will be expected to conduct full-time research, maintain good scholarly practice, and publish research findings. Duke University is committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity. To apply, candidates should send a cover letter, CV, and names of three references to Anne West at [email protected].