Postdoctoral Fellow, Microbial Transcription

New England Biolabs • Beverly, MA

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About The Position

The RNA Division of New England Biolabs’ Research Department seeks a Postdoctoral Fellow to study transcription in bacteriophages and other mobile genetic elements (MGEs). The research will use computational and experimental approaches to discover MGE factors that modulate RNA polymerase (RNAP) activity, supported by NEB’s research resources and expertise. The position offers a collaborative, intellectually open environment in which clear communication and publication of results are expected.

The fellow will investigate sequence databases to develop models for MGE transcriptional regulation, test those models using next-generation DNA synthesis and high-throughput experiments, and conduct detailed mechanistic studies. The fellow will present findings to internal and external audiences and work with a team supporting the supervision of graduate and undergraduate interns.

NEB describes the fellowship as providing broad, hands-on scientific training in an industry setting, opportunities to publish in peer-reviewed journals and participate in national and international conferences, and exposure to how scientific discovery is translated into applied research in nucleic acid synthesis. The estimated base salary is $74,000; salary decisions depend on factors including qualifications, job location, internal equity, and market data alignment.

Requirements

• Recent Ph.D. in biophysics, biochemistry, microbiology, or a related field.
• Demonstrated expertise in biochemical and microbiological experimental methods, as well as computational analysis of large datasets.
• Ability to work independently and thrive in a collaborative team environment.
• Record of publishing original scientific research in high-quality journals.
• Strong work ethic, scientific curiosity, creativity, and attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• Experience using comparative genomics and protein homology to understand biology.
• Academic background in bacteriophage biology and/or bacterial transcription; preferred but not strictly necessary.

Responsibilities

• Interrogate sequence databases to generate models for transcriptional regulation in mobile genetic elements.
• Use next-generation DNA synthesis and high-throughput experiments to test models, followed by detailed mechanistic studies.
• Present results to internal and external audiences.
• Work within a team to support supervision of graduate and undergraduate interns.

Benefits

• Broad, hands-on scientific training in an industry setting.
• Opportunity to publish in peer-reviewed journals and participate in national and international conferences.
• Opportunity to learn how scientific discovery is translated to applied research in nucleic acid synthesis.

What This Job Offers

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