Postdoctoral Fellow
About The Position
A postdoctoral research position in bacteriophage engineering is available in 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. The researcher will develop translational tools for bacteriophage engineering and partner with Tulane Spinout Biophoundry and the Innovation Institute on technology development and translation, while gaining knowledge and practice in innovation. The position centers on engineering bacteriophages and associated manufacturing platforms, and advancing their commercial translation. This is a full-time, on-site role 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 perform 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.
- Assist with 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
