Postdoctoral Fellowship - RNA Division: Antiphage Defense Polymerases

The RNA Research Division of New England Biolabs (NEB) invites applicants for the position of Postdoctoral Fellow. The successful candidate will be a key part of a basic research team focused on reverse transcriptases in antiphage defense. This research program seeks to identify pathways and mechanisms of uncharacterized enzymes using genetic and biochemical screening methods.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Design and execute novel genetic and biochemical screening methods.
• Perform cell-based assays on bacteria and bacteriophage.
• Design and implement innovative strategies for RNA and DNA sequencing.
• Write and prepare manuscripts for publication in high-quality scientific journals.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• Ph.D. in chemical or biological sciences.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented and collaborative setting.
• Publication of original scientific work in high-quality journals.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience performing next-generation RNA and DNA sequencing.
• Experience with bacterial culture and genetic manipulation.
• Experience working with bacteriophage
• Experience performing protein purification and in vitro enzyme assays

This position offers exciting opportunities for broad research training, collaboration with academic and industrial institutions, publishing in peer-reviewed journals and participation in national and international conferences.

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