Postdoctoral Associate

NYU Grossman School of Medicine; New York (NY); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

NYU Grossman School of Medicine in New York seeks a postdoctoral fellow in the Department of Microbiology to study bacterial genetics, regulation, and physiology in Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The position offers opportunities to develop independent research directions and lay the groundwork for an academic career.

Ideal candidates hold a PhD in Microbiology or near completion, with strong molecular-genetic research experience, independence, and productive publications.

Qualifications

• PhD in Microbiology or near completion.
• Experience with molecular-genetic research in bacteriology.
• Ability to work independently and develop hypotheses.
• Strong experimental skills with productivity (publications/preprints).

Responsibilities

• Perform bacterial genetics experiments in Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
• Develop independent research directions and drive projects forward.
• Communicate progress through regular meetings and reports.

Skills

Molecular genetics

Bacteriology

Independent work

Publications

Education

PhD in Microbiology

Job description

Postdoctoral Position in the Department of Microbiology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine

Postdoctoral research position is available in Andrew Darwin’s lab in the Department of Microbiology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine. We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow with strong interest and experience in bacterial genetics, regulation, and physiology. The lab has projects focused on understanding the roles of C-terminal processing proteases and on characterizing autolysin control mechanisms in Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

This position also offers the opportunity to develop independent research directions to build the foundation for an independent academic career, if so desired.

Description

Ideal candidates will have

• recently awarded PhD in Microbiology or be very close to completion of doctoral training
• experience with molecular-genetic research in bacteriology
• interest in mechanistic research aimed at understanding complex processes in bacterial cells
• ability to work independently, to develop hypotheses and to take the lead in driving projects forward
• strong experimental skills, with evidence of productivity, such as first-author publications or high-quality preprints
• excellent communication and interpersonal skills

The salary for this position starts at $70,000 per year, commensurate with previous postdoctoral experience

NYU Grossman School of Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. The position offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and eligibility for postdoctoral housing: