Postdoctoral Scientist: Evolutionary Genomics in Viruses

Howard Hughes Medical Institute; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Comprehensive health and wellness benefits

Full access to training courses

Job summary

A leading biomedical research organization is seeking a Postdoctoral Scientist to join a lab team in Seattle. The ideal candidate thrives on collaboration and has a PhD in life sciences or related fields. Responsibilities include developing research projects, writing manuscripts, and presenting findings. Essential skills include programming in Python or R, strong communication, and problem-solving abilities. The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $70,000 to $91,000 annually, along with comprehensive benefits and mentorship opportunities.

Qualifications

• A PhD in life sciences, computer science, or applied mathematics is required.
• Experience with Python, R or a different scripting language is required.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop your own research project in the lab or work on established research projects.
• Write scientific manuscripts describing research findings.
• Attend local and national meetings to present research findings.

Skills

Python

R

Mathematical modeling

Strong problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

PhD in life sciences, computer science or applied mathematics

Tools

Next generation sequencing analysis

Job description

A leading biomedical research organization is seeking a Postdoctoral Scientist to join a lab team in Seattle. The ideal candidate thrives on collaboration and has a PhD in life sciences or related fields. Responsibilities include developing research projects, writing manuscripts, and presenting findings. Essential skills include programming in Python or R, strong communication, and problem-solving abilities. The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $70,000 to $91,000 annually, along with comprehensive benefits and mentorship opportunities.