Postdoc: Nuclease Biochemistry & Structural Biology

New England Biolabs; Ipswich (MA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

New England Biolabs is inviting applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow to study nucleases using in vitro biochemistry and structural biology. The role focuses on characterizing mechanism, substrate specificity, and enzyme discovery via genome mining and functional screening.

The successful candidate will publish findings, present results, and collaborate across teams in a campus-like environment that values scientific rigor and integrity.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Molecular Biology, or a related discipline.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute experiments to characterize exonuclease and endonuclease biochemistry.
• Create high-throughput activity assays for enzyme discovery.
• Communicate discoveries through publications and presentations.
• Collaborate with internal and external colleagues.
• Maintain rigorous data quality and documentation practices.

Skills

Excellent communication

Independent & collaborative work

Education

Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Molecular Biology, or related

Tools

Genome mining

NGS-based assays

Job description

New England Biolabs is inviting applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow to study nucleases using in vitro biochemistry and structural biology. The role focuses on characterizing mechanism, substrate specificity, and enzyme discovery via genome mining and functional screening.

The successful candidate will publish findings, present results, and collaborate across teams in a campus-like environment that values scientific rigor and integrity.