Postdoc: C. elegans Longevity & Organelle Biology

Tufts University

Boston (MA)

On-site

USD 61,000 - 74,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

The Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar in the Biology of Aging group under Dr. Arpit Sharma. The role focuses on organelle pathways that regulate longevity and healthy aging.

Current projects include peroxisome function in aging and lipid metabolism, using C. elegans and cell-based assays, with opportunities to develop new hypotheses in aging research. The lab emphasizes collaboration and growth.

Qualifications

Doctoral degree in biology/geroscience or related field.
Solid foundation in microscopy or quantitative data analysis with multi-omics data.
Experience with either C. elegans or tissue-culture techniques; training in C. elegans acceptable with strong tissue-culture skills.
Strong problem-solving and self-starter mentality.
Independent and collaborative research skills in interdisciplinary teams.
Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to produce first-author papers.
Attention to detail in record-keeping and tasks.

Responsibilities

Analyze data and draft manuscripts from multi-omics datasets, microscopy, and lifespan studies.
Lead projects resulting in first-author publications; contribute to collaborations and fellowship submissions.
Collaborate with informatics, aging biology, and nutrition researchers across disciplines.
Participate in group meetings and larger multidisciplinary projects.
Assist with grant writing and progress reporting for research funding.