Postdoc: Microbiome Ecology & Host Interactions

Zymtronix Catalytic Systems Inc; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 62,232 - 88,745; Full time

Job summary

A leading research institute is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate specializing in microbiome science and host‑microbe interactions. The ideal candidate should have a PhD in a relevant field and expertise in microbial ecology and sequencing. Responsibilities include designing experiments and analyzing microbiome data. The position offers a salary range of $62,232.00 - $88,745.00 and the chance to work on innovative research projects in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in microbiome sequencing and microbial metabolomics.
• Solid background in analyzing host-microbe interactions.
• Strong record of scientific productivity, including peer-reviewed publications.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute experiments to study host-microbe interactions.
• Analyze microbiome and metabolomics data.
• Develop computational methods to understand microbial communities.

Skills

Microbiome sequencing data analysis

Microbial metabolomics

Microbial ecology

Strong written communication skills

Education

PhD in microbiology, microbial ecology, molecular biology, biochemistry or related fields

Tools

R

Python

LC-MS/MS instrumentation

MetaPhlAn

HUMAnN

Job description

A leading research institute is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate specializing in microbiome science and host‑microbe interactions. The ideal candidate should have a PhD in a relevant field and expertise in microbial ecology and sequencing. Responsibilities include designing experiments and analyzing microbiome data. The position offers a salary range of $62,232.00 - $88,745.00 and the chance to work on innovative research projects in a collaborative environment.