Tufts University · 1 month ago
Postdoctoral Scholar - Biology
Medford, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$65K/yr - $65K/yrTufts University is dedicated to providing a comprehensive view of biological processes and opportunities for research. They are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow to study the ecology and evolution of the vaginal microbiome, focusing on phage-bacteria interactions and genomic diversity.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedical
Responsibilities
Design, execute, and analyze laboratory experiments and/or computational analyses
Lead genomic, metagenomic, and comparative genomic analyses using existing or newly-generated datasets
Develop and optimize laboratory protocols (if applicable) and help train and mentor new lab members
Visualize and interpret results for publications, presentations, and grant applications
Maintain accurate records and communicate findings to the PI and team
Order supplies, maintain specialized equipment (as relevant), and assist with lab organization
Apply for postdoctoral funding with support from the PI
Because we are a new lab, we expect the Postdoc—who will be the most senior member of the group—to contribute to lab management and help establish workflows, best practices, and lab culture
Qualification
Required
PhD (near completion is ok) in biology, microbiology, biological engineering, computational biology, systems biology, or a related field
Experience with both wet lab and computational (dry lab) projects
Strong interest in teaching, mentoring, and collaborative research
Excellent communication skills, problem-solving ability, and organizational skills
Ability to coordinate multiple projects and work effectively in a shared, open-lab space
Recent PhD degree in microbiology, biological engineering, or similar field with both wet lab and computational experience (ratio can vary - e.g., 40% wet lab + 60% dry lab completely acceptable)
Fluency in python, R, and command line interface
Expertise with PCR, qPCR, DNA/RNA extraction, sequencing library preparation, molecular cloning
Expertise with 16s rRNA amplicon library preparation and analysis
Experience with genomic and metagenomic tools
Preferred
Specific experience with anaerobic microbiology and phage assays
Experience using REDCap
Experience teaching and mentoring in classroom and laboratory settings
Company
Tufts University
With four campuses in Massachusetts, Tufts is a research university committed to helping students and faculty generate bold ideas, innovate, and become active citizens of the world.
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