Postdoc Fellow: Microbiology & Gene Transfer Agents

Harvard University; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 67,600 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits packages

Participation in the Harvard scientific community

Job summary

Harvard University is seeking postdoctoral candidates for a position in the Gozzi Lab at the Rowland Institute in Cambridge, Massachusetts. This role focuses on bacterial-encoded domesticated viruses and understanding how microbes adapt to stress.

Ideal candidates should have experience in microbiology and molecular biology, along with skills in bacterial husbandry, cloning, and protein biochemistry. Strong publications in the field are highly preferred. This position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Strong publication record in microbiology/molecular biology demonstrating relevant skills.
• Experience in bacterial husbandry, cloning, genetics, microscopy and/or protein biochemistry.

Responsibilities

• Characterize gene transfer agent diversity and regulation.
• Study bacterial adaptation to environmental stresses.
• Engage with the Harvard and Boston scientific community.

Skills

Bacterial husbandry

Cloning

Genetics

Microscopy

Protein biochemistry

Bioinformatics

Education

PhD in microbiology or molecular biology

Job description

Harvard University is seeking postdoctoral candidates for a position in the Gozzi Lab at the Rowland Institute in Cambridge, Massachusetts. This role focuses on bacterial-encoded domesticated viruses and understanding how microbes adapt to stress.

Ideal candidates should have experience in microbiology and molecular biology, along with skills in bacterial husbandry, cloning, and protein biochemistry. Strong publications in the field are highly preferred. This position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.