Postdoctoral Scientist, Mobile Genetic Elements
Josephine Bay Paul Center
Marine Biological Laboratory
Woods Hole, MA
Position Summary: An NSF-funded postdoctoral position is available at
the Josephine Bay Paul Center for Comparative Molecular Biology and
Evolution, Marine Biological Laboratory, to study mobile DNA and
evolution of genome defense mechanisms in rotifers and fungi. Funding
is available for one year, with the possibility of extension.
Informal inquiries should be addressed to the PI Dr. Irina Arkhipova
at <mailto:[email protected]>[email protected].
Additional Information: MBL (www.mbl.edu) is a private non-profit
research institution located in Woods Hole, MA, 80 miles southwest of
Boston. The Josephine Bay Paul Center within the MBL (jbpc.mbl.edu)
is a highly collegial community of scientists broadly interested in
evolution and interaction of genomes of diverse prokaryotic and
eukaryotic organisms. State-of-the-art facilities are available in
computational biology, high-throughput sequencing, and advanced
imaging. The Mobile Genetic Element Cluster at the MBL hosts an
annual Northeast Mobile DNA meeting and other mobile DNA-related activities.
Basic Qualifications: The successful candidate should have a Ph.D. in
molecular biology or a related field, and possess an ability to work
independently and creatively. Expected skills include standard
techniques used in molecular biology and biochemistry (molecular
cloning, DNA and RNA analysis, protein expression, purification, and
biochemical characterization).
Preferred Qualifications: Experience in genetics, fluorescence
microscopy, bioinformatics (UNIX/LINUX environments), and
demonstrated interest in mobile genetic elements.
Required Applicant Documents:
Resume/CV
Cover Letter
Special Instructions to Applicants: Please submit three items: (i) a
cover letter describing your research research interests and
accomplishments, research goals, and your specific motivation to join
our lab, (ii) a CV including list of publications, and (iii) contact
information for three references, including your Ph.D. supervisor.
Please note that you SHOULD NOT request letters from referees
yourself. Rather, just provide the contact information, and we will
contact your references.
Please email Dr. Irina Arkhipova at [email protected] with any
questions about the position.
Apply online at: htpps://mbl.simplehire.com/
The Marine Biological Laboratory is an Equal Opportunity Employer
