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Post-Doctoral Fellow
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Position Number: 5068530
Location: Worcester, MA
Position Type: Science - Biology

JOB TITLE
Post-Doctoral Fellow

LOCATION
Worcester

DEPARTMENT NAME
Biology & Biotechnology - NFR JM

DIVISION NAME
Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
We seek to hire a postdoctoral researcher to join our interdisciplinary research team. The ideal candidate will primarily contribute to the development of strategies for building engineered organisms to sense and remediate chemical contaminants in soil. The candidate's research will contribute to broader improvements in the development of biosensing platforms for a variety of sensing applications including environmental contamination, food safety, and water safety. The position will provide ample opportunity for exploration into cross-disciplinary research initiatives, such as novel biomaterial development, clean energy systems, and water contaminant sensing and remediation systems.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsibilities:

An interest in interdisciplinary research, synthetic biology, genetic engineering, and the exploration and development of microbial engineering for soil applications are essential. In addition to original research resulting in quality publications on the above topics, the postdoctoral scholar will also assist in managing the project, directing the research of undergraduate and graduate students, coordinating research across the team, and preparing project deliverables for the sponsor.

Requirements:

PhD in biological science or a closely related field

Broad experience in standard molecular biology techniques (please describe in cover letter)

Experience with novel assay development (please describe in cover letter)

Creativity and mental flexibility to ideate new methods of biological measurement and troubleshoot experimental systems

Interest in, and general familiarity with, synthetic biology

Demonstrated ability to work independently and achieve project goals

Interest in training and mentoring undergraduate students

FLSA STATUS
United States of America (Exempt)

WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer that actively seeks to increase the diversity of its workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. It seeks individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to a culture of creativity, collaboration, inclusion, problem solving, innovation, high performance, and change making. It is committed to maintaining a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination.

To apply, visit: https://wpi.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WPI_External_Career_Site/job/Worcester/Post-Doctoral-Fellow_R0002688

About WPI
WPI is a vibrant, active, and diverse community of extraordinary students, world-renowned faculty, and state of the art research facilities. At WPI, we have competitive and comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, long-term care, retirement, tuition assistance, flexible spending accounts, work-life balance and much more.

Diversity & Inclusion at WPI
WPI is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected; a place where every student, faculty and staff member can be themselves, so that they can study, live, and work comfortably, to reach their full potential, and make meaningful contributions in order to meet departmental and institutional goals. WPI thrives on innovative practice and welcomes diverse perspectives, insight, and people from diverse lived experiences, to enhance the community environment and propel the institution to the next level in a competitive, global marketplace.