Postdoctoral Scientist - Feder Lab

HHMI; Seattle (WA); In loco; USD 70.000 - 81.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health and wellness benefits

Online training courses

Research funding

UW research community

Mentorship from a leader

Independent research portfolio

Descrizione del lavoro

The HHMI in Seattle invites applications for a Postdoctoral Scientist to join the lab of Dr. Alison Feder at the University of Washington. The role focuses on studying rapid evolutionary dynamics in viruses, bacteria, and cancer contexts, with the goal of developing spatially informed insights.

You will design and execute experiments or analyses, write manuscripts, and present findings at local and national meetings, collaborating across disciplines and mentoring junior scientists.

Competenze

• PhD in life sciences, computer science or applied mathematics is required.
• Focus on genetics, genomics, evolutionary biology, or computational biology preferred.
• Experience with Python or R and analysis of next generation sequencing data is a plus.

Mansioni

• Develop your own research project or join an existing one on rapid evolutionary dynamics.
• Write scientific manuscripts describing research findings.
• Attend meetings to present findings and build scientific networks.

Conoscenze

Strong problem-solving

Excellent communication

Collaborative mindset

Research integrity

Formazione

PhD in life sciences, CS or applied mathematics

Strumenti

Python

R

Descrizione del lavoro

Primary Work Address: Health Science Building, Seattle, WA, 98195-7370

About the Postdoctoral Scientist role:

We have an outstanding opportunity for a Postdoctoral Scientist to join the lab team of Dr. Alison Feder, Freeman Hrabowski Scholar, based in the Department of Genome Sciences at the University of Washington in Seattle. The Feder lab investigates the dynamics of rapidly evolving populations, especially viruses and bacteria evolving within their hosts and solid tumors progressing to malignancy. In particular, they are characterizing how spatial organization shapes these evolutionary outcomes and developing approaches to leverage spatial data to better understand evolutionary histories. More information about the lab and their work can be found by visiting https://federlab.github.io/

What we provide:

• A competitive compensation package with comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Full access to HHMI’s on-demand online training courses and skill-building seminars.
• Generous and stable research funding from HHMI.
• Joining the vibrant UW research community.
• Mentorship from a leader with a growth mindset who values scientific curiosity and cross-disciplinary thinking
• Opportunities to develop an independent research portfolio and mentor junior scientists

What you’ll do:

• Based on your career interests, you will have the opportunity to either develop your own research project in the lab or work on an established research project involving rapid evolutionary dynamics in viruses, bacteria and cancer contexts
• Write scientific manuscripts describing research findings.
• Attend local and national meetings to present research findings, learn about the latest advances in the field, and develop a scientific network.

What you bring:

• A PhD in the life sciences, computer science or applied mathematics is required. Focus on genetics, genomics, evolutionary biology, or computational biology is preferred.
• Experience with Python, R or a different scripting language is required. Experience with mathematical modeling and/or the analysis of next generation sequencing data would be a plus.
• A self-motivated mindset with the persistence to explore innovative research and address challenging scientific problems.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to tackle challenges creatively.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present and discuss findings clearly in diverse settings.
• A flexible and adaptive approach, willing to learn new techniques, share expertise, and contribute to the collective success of the team.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Meticulous approach to work with a high level of attention to detail.
• Ability to work successfully within a collaborative and congenial environment.
• Strong commitment to research integrity.

Physical Requirements

Remaining in a normal seated or standing position for extended periods of time; reaching and grasping by extending hand(s) or arm(s); dexterity to manipulate objects with fingers, for example using a keyboard; communication skills using the spoken word; ability to see and hear within normal parameters; ability to move about workspace. The position requires mobility, including the ability to move materials weighing up to several pounds (such as a laptop computer or tablet).

Persons with disabilities may be able to perform the essential duties of this position with reasonable accommodation. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be evaluated on an individual basis.

Please Note:

This job description sets forth the job’s principal duties, responsibilities, and requirements; it should not be construed as an exhaustive statement, however. Unless they begin with the word “may,” the Essential Duties and Responsibilities described above are “essential functions” of the job, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act. #LI-NG1

Compensation and Benefits

Our employees are compensated from a total rewards perspective in many ways for their contributions to our mission, including competitive pay, exceptional health benefits, retirement plans, time off, and a range of recognition and wellness programs. Visit our Benefits at HHMI site to learn more.

Hiring Pay Range

$70,000.00 - $80,500.00

Pay Type: Annual

The posted range reflects HHMI’s good faith estimate of the anticipated hiring salary range for this role at the time of posting. Actual hiring compensation is determined by a candidate’s qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

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