Postdoctoral Fellow
About The Position
The Sandoval laboratory in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at Tulane University, in conjunction with Tulane’s Success Model to Advance Research Translation (SMART) initiative, is recruiting a postdoctoral researcher to develop translational tools for bacteriophage engineering. The position partners with Tulane spinout Biophoundry and the Innovation Institute to contribute to technology development and translation while gaining knowledge and experience in innovation. The postdoctoral researcher will play a central role in engineering bacteriophages, associated manufacturing platforms, and their commercial translation. The role is full time and on site at Tulane’s uptown campus in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Requirements
- PhD in Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, Microbiology, Biomolecular Sciences, or a related field.
- Strong experimental skills.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Hands-on experience with cell-free transcription/translation reactions.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with bioinformatic tools.
- Experience with DNA cloning techniques.
- Experience with bacteriophage cultivation and propagation.
Responsibilities
- Culture bacteria and bacteriophages and conduct genetic engineering.
- Identify biological and biochemical bottlenecks that limit efficiency.
- Generate data to inform and implement iterative improvements in the DBTL cycle.
- Participate in translational efforts.
- Take an active role in SMART Tulane programming, peer leadership, and mentorship.
- Aid in generating monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
