Postdoctoral Research Associate - Theoretical Biological Physics

Northeastern University • Boston, MA

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About The Position

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY The Di Pierro Lab is focused primarily on physical genetics. We are broadly interested in the physical processes involved in the translation of genetic information. We develop novel theoretical approaches to characterize the structure and function of the genome using the tools of statistical physics, information theory, and computational modeling. RESPONSIBILITIES The Postdoctoral Research Associate will perform basic or applied research of a limited scope, primarily using existing theories and methods. Individuals should have the ability and desire to innovate when these are insufficient. The Postdoctoral Research Associate will assist with the interpretation and publication of results and grants. The Postdoctoral Research Associate will maintain the laboratory research team and may exercise functional supervision over supporting research staff. QUALIFICATIONS Ph.D. or equivalent required in Physics, Biophysics, Math, Chemistry, or Computer Science; be able to undertake substantially full-time research or scholarship; work under the supervision of a senior scholar. Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, attention to details, as well as training in research methodology and quantitative data analysis are essential to the successful candidate. Experience in writing proposals and project management experience are pluses. Ability to communicate and coordinate with multiple senior researchers from different fields. Position Type Research Additional Information Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer. Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or equivalent required in Physics, Biophysics, Math, Chemistry, or Computer Science
• Be able to undertake substantially full-time research or scholarship
• Work under the supervision of a senior scholar
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, attention to details, as well as training in research methodology and quantitative data analysis are essential to the successful candidate.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in writing proposals and project management experience are pluses.
• Ability to communicate and coordinate with multiple senior researchers from different fields.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic or applied research of a limited scope, primarily using existing theories and methods.
• Innovate when existing theories and methods are insufficient.
• Assist with the interpretation and publication of results and grants.
• Maintain the laboratory research team
• Exercise functional supervision over supporting research staff.

Benefits

• Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees