Postdoc in Molecular Biology & Small RNA Genomics

Delaware State University; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Delaware State University seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate/Fellow to advance research in molecular plant virology, bioinformatics, and genomics, focusing on small RNA transcriptomes. You will design experiments, analyze data, and contribute to reports and publications while training students under the PI’s guidance.

The role involves collaboration across molecular biology, bioinformatics, and imaging, with emphasis on data interpretation, scientific integrity, and compliance with sponsor

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in a relevant field is required.
• Experience in RNAi, small RNA bioinformatics, or molecular virology.
• Experience with confocal microscopy and Western blot analysis.
• Doctoral-level research experience demonstrated.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and evaluate research experiments.
• Perform molecular biology, bioinformatics, and genomics work.
• Analyze data and present results with appropriate statistics.
• Maintain research records per university and sponsor requirements.
• Prepare progress reports and manuscripts for publication.
• Train graduate and undergraduate students.

Skills

RNAi analysis

Bioinformatics

Statistical analysis

Independent research

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Ph.D. in Molecular Biology/ Genomics

Tools

Confocal microscopy

Western blot

NGS data analysis

Job description

Delaware State University seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate/Fellow to advance research in molecular plant virology, bioinformatics, and genomics, focusing on small RNA transcriptomes. You will design experiments, analyze data, and contribute to reports and publications while training students under the PI’s guidance.

The role involves collaboration across molecular biology, bioinformatics, and imaging, with emphasis on data interpretation, scientific integrity, and compliance with sponsor