Postdoctoral Scholar: Aging & Longevity Research

The Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy

Boston, Northern (MA, KY)

Hybrid

USD 61,000 - 74,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

The Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar in the Biology of Aging group, focusing on organelle pathways that regulate longevity and healthy aging.

You will analyze multi-omics data, perform C. elegans lifespan assays, and collaborate with informatics and nutrition scientists. The position offers opportunities for first-author publications and career development.

Qualifications

A doctoral degree in a field relevant to the position, such as biology/geroscience, molecular biology, nutrition, lipid metabolism, bioinformatics, biochemistry, physiology, or a related discipline.
A solid foundation in either microscopy or quantitative data analysis and working with multi-omics data sets. Either a strong proficiency in C. elegans work or tissue-culture based work. We are happy to train scientists in C. elegans based techniques if they come with strong tissue-culture expertise.
Enthusiasm for tackling complex research questions and developing novel methods and workflows as needed.
Ability to conduct self-directed research as well as work collaboratively within interdisciplinary teams. Candidates should be able to identify when to seek expertise from other disciplines and collaborate effectively to resolve challenges.
Strong written and verbal communication abilities, with the capacity to produce multiple first-author papers per year. The successful candidate should be comfortable and adept at clear and efficient scientific writing.
High standards of thoroughness in record-keeping and completing work tasks.

Responsibilities

Analyze data and draft manuscripts related to multi-omics datasets, microscopy, and lifespan studies in C. elegans.
Lead projects that result in first-author publications; contribute to collaborative studies and independent fellowship submissions.
Work closely with interdisciplinary collaborators from areas such as informatics, biology of aging scientists, and nutrition.
Participate actively in group meetings and collaborate on larger, multidisciplinary projects.
Assist with grant writing and progress reporting for research funding.