Postdoctoral Scientist - Feder Lab

Howard Hughes Medical Institute • Seattle, WA

5d • $70,000 - $80,500 • Onsite

About The Position

The Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) advances the discovery and sharing of scientific knowledge to benefit us all. As a biomedical research organization and philanthropy, HHMI supports a vibrant community of academic researchers, educators, students, and professionals. Together, we’re unlocking the fundamentals of biology and building an open, inclusive future for science. This role is an ideal fit for an intellectually curious, creative, and driven scientist ready to gain further professional training while bringing passion for discovery and enthusiasm for contributing to the Feder lab’s goals. The ideal candidate thrives on collaboration, demonstrates strong communication skills, and is committed to professional growth and development. The Feder lab investigates the dynamics of rapidly evolving populations, especially viruses and bacteria evolving within their hosts and solid tumors progressing to malignancy. In particular, they are characterizing how spatial organization shapes these evolutionary outcomes and developing approaches to leverage spatial data to better understand evolutionary histories.

Requirements

• A PhD in the life sciences, computer science or applied mathematics is required.
• Experience with Python, R or a different scripting language is required.
• A self-motivated mindset with the persistence to explore innovative research and address challenging scientific problems.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to tackle challenges creatively.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present and discuss findings clearly in diverse settings.
• A flexible and adaptive approach, willing to learn new techniques, share expertise, and contribute to the collective success of the team.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Meticulous approach to work with a high level of attention to detail.
• Ability to work successfully within a collaborative and congenial environment.
• Strong commitment to research integrity.

Nice To Haves

• Focus on genetics, genomics, evolutionary biology, or computational biology is preferred.
• Experience with mathematical modeling and/or the analysis of next generation sequencing data would be a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop your own research project in the lab or work on an established research project involving rapid evolutionary dynamics in viruses, bacteria and cancer contexts
• Write scientific manuscripts describing research findings.
• Attend local and national meetings to present research findings, learn about the latest advances in the field, and develop a scientific network.

Benefits

• A competitive compensation package with comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Full access to HHMI’s on-demand online training courses and skill-building seminars.
• Generous and stable research funding from HHMI.
• Joining the vibrant UW research community.
• Mentorship from a leader with a growth mindset who values scientific curiosity and cross-disciplinary thinking
• Opportunities to develop an independent research portfolio and mentor junior scientists
• competitive pay
• exceptional health benefits
• retirement plans
• time off
• a range of recognition and wellness programs

What This Job Offers

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