Postdoctoral Fellow: Nuclease Biochemistry & Structure

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

Job summary

New England Biolabs invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow to investigate nuclease mechanisms using in vitro biochemistry and structural biology. The role emphasizes characterizing exonuclease and endonuclease activities and discovering new enzymes through genome mining and screening.

Successful candidates will have strong communication skills and a track record of publishing work in reputable journals, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a state-of-the-art

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Molecular Biology, or a related discipline.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Publication of original scientific work in high-quality journals.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute nuclease biochemistry experiments.
• Create high-throughput activity assays for enzyme discovery.
• Communicate discoveries through publications and presentations.
• Collaborate with internal and external colleagues.
• Maintain high standards of data quality and documentation.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Independent & collaborative work

Education

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

Job description

New England Biolabs invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow to investigate nuclease mechanisms using in vitro biochemistry and structural biology. The role emphasizes characterizing exonuclease and endonuclease activities and discovering new enzymes through genome mining and screening.

Successful candidates will have strong communication skills and a track record of publishing work in reputable journals, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a state-of-the-art