Postdoc: Bacteriophage Engineering & Cell-Free Manufacturing

Tulane University Translational Science Institute; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Tulane University Translational Science Institute is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to focus on bacteriophage engineering and cell-free synthesis. You'll work in the Sandoval lab within the Dept. of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, developing innovative manufacturing tools as part of a multi-institution collaboration.

Key responsibilities include culturing bacteria and bacteriophages, optimizing reactions, and generating data to inform improvements. A PhD in a related field is required, along with strong communication skills and hands-on experience with cell-free reactions.

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field is required.
• Strong communication skills (oral and written).
• Experience with cell free transcription/translation reactions is a must.

Responsibilities

• Culturing bacteria and bacteriophages, and genetic engineering.
• Optimizing cell free TXTL reactions.
• Identifying biological and biochemical bottlenecks.

Skills

Cell free transcription/translation reactions

Strong communication skills

Bacteriophage cultivation and propagation

Bioinformatic tools

DNA cloning techniques

Education

PhD in Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, Microbiology, Biomolecular Sciences, or related field

Job description

The Tulane University Translational Science Institute is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to focus on bacteriophage engineering and cell-free synthesis. You'll work in the Sandoval lab within the Dept. of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, developing innovative manufacturing tools as part of a multi-institution collaboration.

Key responsibilities include culturing bacteria and bacteriophages, optimizing reactions, and generating data to inform improvements. A PhD in a related field is required, along with strong communication skills and hands-on experience with cell-free reactions.