Postdoctoral Fellow – Mobile Genetic Elements & Molecular Innovation

New England Biolabs • Beverly, MA

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About The Position

The Lim Lab in the RNA Division of New England Biolabs’ Research Department is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to lead a project identifying and characterizing novel mobile elements that drive sequence diversity and molecular innovation. The role offers freedom to pursue biological questions within NEB’s research ecosystem, with access to research facilities and opportunities for academic and industrial collaboration. The fellow will have support for publishing discoveries in high-impact journals and presenting work at scientific conferences.

The position suits a candidate who enjoys the unpredictable nature of scientific exploration and working in a close-knit, collaborative team. The fellow will design discovery screens, reconstitute molecular systems for functional analyses, communicate findings, participate in lab discussions, mentor junior team members, and maintain rigorous research records. Applicants should submit a CV and cover letter describing a significant scientific accomplishment, why the lab is a good environment for their next career phase, and a technique, system, or research direction they would like to pursue.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in microbiology, biochemistry, structural biology, or a related discipline.
• Deep technical expertise in one or more of the following areas: microbial genetics, next-generation sequencing, biochemistry, or structural biology.
• Proven ability in creative problem-solving and innovative experimental design.
• Eagerness to adopt, invent, and refine novel technologies and methodologies.
• Familiarity with mobile genetic elements.
• Strong organizational habits and precision in experimental execution.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement bioinformatic or functional screens to discover novel systems.
• Reconstitute target molecular systems for in cellulo and in vitro functional analysis.
• Communicate research findings through peer-reviewed publications in high-impact journals and presentations at internal and external meetings.
• Participate actively in daily laboratory discourse.
• Mentor junior team members.
• Maintain rigorous, reproducible research records.

Benefits

• Support for publishing discoveries in high-impact journals.
• Opportunities to present work at scientific conferences.
• Research facilities and opportunities for academic and industrial collaboration.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree