Postdoc: Mobile Elements & Molecular Innovation

New England Biolabs; United States; On-site; USD 67,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

New England Biolabs (NEB) is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Lim Lab, RNA Division, to spearhead projects identifying novel mobile elements driving diversity and innovation. You’ll work in NEB’s collaborative ecosystem, publish in high-impact journals, and present at conferences.

You will design screens, reconstitute molecular systems, and contribute to rigorous, reproducible research within a dynamic, campus-like environment that values creativity and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in microbiology, biochemistry, structural biology or a related discipline.
• Deep technical expertise in one or more of: microbial genetics, next-generation sequencing, biochemistry, or structural biology.
• Proven track record of creative problem-solving and innovative experimental design.
• Familiarity with mobile genetic elements.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement bioinformatic or functional screens to discover novel systems.
• Reconstitute target molecular systems for in cellulo and in vitro functional analysis.
• Communicate research findings through peer-reviewed publications and presentations.
• Mentor junior team members and maintain rigorous, reproducible research records.

Skills

Bioinformatics

Molecular biology

Experimental design

Communication

Education

PhD in microbiology/biochemistry/structural biology

Tools

Next-generation sequencing

Job description

New England Biolabs (NEB) is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Lim Lab, RNA Division, to spearhead projects identifying novel mobile elements driving diversity and innovation. You’ll work in NEB’s collaborative ecosystem, publish in high-impact journals, and present at conferences.

You will design screens, reconstitute molecular systems, and contribute to rigorous, reproducible research within a dynamic, campus-like environment that values creativity and collaboration.