Postdoc Scientist Marine Microbial Ecology & Transcriptomics

Susquehanna University; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Susquehanna University's Charvet Lab seeks a motivated Postdoctoral Scientist for a two-year NSF-supported position. The successful candidate will join the P-MixSwitch project, a collaboration between Susquehanna University and the University of Arizona, investigating how mixoplankton switch between photosynthesis and phagotrophy.

The Postdoctoral Scientist will work with investigators and research personnel at both institutions in an interdisciplinary environment, conducting lab experiments,

Qualifications

• PhD required in a relevant field (e.g., biology, biotechnology).
• Experience in molecular biology and data analysis for omics studies.
• Strong written and oral communication; ability to mentor undergraduates.

Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory experiments and cellular assays.
• Perform RNA extraction, library preparation, sequencing data analysis.
• Collaborate with Susquehanna University and University of Arizona teams.
• Prepare manuscripts and present findings at conferences.

Skills

Molecular biology

Bioinformatics

Transcriptomics

Data analysis

Collaborative teamwork

Education

PhD in a relevant field

Tools

RNA-Seq

PCR

Python

R

Job description

Susquehanna University's Charvet Lab seeks a motivated Postdoctoral Scientist for a two-year NSF-supported position. The successful candidate will join the P-MixSwitch project, a collaboration between Susquehanna University and the University of Arizona, investigating how mixoplankton switch between photosynthesis and phagotrophy.

The Postdoctoral Scientist will work with investigators and research personnel at both institutions in an interdisciplinary environment, conducting lab experiments,