Postdoc: Large-Scale Protein Sequence–Function Measurements

National Institute of Standards and Technology; Gaithersburg (MD); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

National Institute of Standards and Technology invites applications for a Postdoctoral Associate in the Protein Sequence Function Measurements program in Gaithersburg, Maryland. The role focuses on scaling protein sequence–function measurements to enable predictive models linking sequence to function.

The successful candidate will design experiments, analyze data, and publish results; collaboration across disciplines and travel for conferences is expected.

Qualifications

• PhD in a related scientific field.
• Experience with E. coli.
• Experience characterizing protein function or biophysical properties.
• Interdisciplinary research experience, especially in data-driven biology.
• Willingness to travel occasionally.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct large-scale measurements of protein sequence–function relationships.
• Design and execute experiments, analyze data, and interpret results.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Write and publish manuscripts.
• Present findings at conferences and institutional meetings.

Skills

E. coli experience

Protein function characterization

Interdisciplinary research

Oral and written communication

Education

Doctoral degree in chemical engineering, protein engineering, bioengineering, cell biology, chemistry, physics, synthetic biology, or related field

Tools

Python

Job description

National Institute of Standards and Technology invites applications for a Postdoctoral Associate in the Protein Sequence Function Measurements program in Gaithersburg, Maryland. The role focuses on scaling protein sequence–function measurements to enable predictive models linking sequence to function.

The successful candidate will design experiments, analyze data, and publish results; collaboration across disciplines and travel for conferences is expected.