RNA 5' Cap Research Postdoc – Collaborative

New England Biolabs; Beverly (MA); Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

New England Biolabs in Beverly, MA seeks a Postdoctoral Fellow to explore the origin of RNA 5' caps, leveraging cutting-edge approaches and bioinformatics.

You will conduct foundational research across diverse systems, develop enzyme- and sequencing-based assays, and present findings at meetings and in journals.

The role includes mentoring graduate and undergraduate interns and collaborating with the NEB research community.

Qualifications

• Recent Ph.D. in biochemistry or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in formulating and testing hypotheses using enzymatic and next-generation sequencing assays (Illumina, ONT).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects effectively.
• Ability to work independently while thriving in a collaborative team environment.
• Record of publishing original scientific research in high-quality journals.
• Strong work ethic, scientific curiosity, creativity, and self-motivation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct foundational research to identify RNA 5' caps across diverse biological systems.
• Develop and apply enzyme- and sequencing-based assays.
• Present and publish novel findings in scientific journals and at conferences.
• Support the supervision of graduate and undergraduate interns.

Skills

Enzymatic assays

Next-generation sequencing

Analytical thinking

Independent work

Scientific publishing

Education

Ph.D. in biochemistry or related field

Job description

New England Biolabs in Beverly, MA seeks a Postdoctoral Fellow to explore the origin of RNA 5' caps, leveraging cutting-edge approaches and bioinformatics.

You will conduct foundational research across diverse systems, develop enzyme- and sequencing-based assays, and present findings at meetings and in journals.

The role includes mentoring graduate and undergraduate interns and collaborating with the NEB research community.