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    Postdoctoral Fellow or Research Assistant - Cambridge, United States - Forsyth

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    Forsyth Cambridge, United States

    1 week ago

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    The Mark Welch lab in the Department of Microbiology at ADA Forsyth has an immediate opening for a full-time, on-site Postdoctoral Fellow and/or Research Assistant to join our team studying the genomics and spatial organization of microbial communities in the human mouth.

    Potential projects include investigating the micron-scale spatial organization of microbial communities in samples from the mouth; cultivating previously uncultivated oral bacteria; and analyzing the genomes and distribution of oral microbes using metagenomics and pangenomics.

    Responsibilities of the position may include bioinformatics; hyperspectral imaging microscopy; computational image analysis; sample preparation including cultivation and maintenance of bacterial cultures; and general lab organization and maintenance.


    The ADA Forsyth Institute is a globally recognized non-profit research institution that, in addition to its research mission, maintains a century-long commitment to bring preventive dental care directly to thousands of underserved children throughout Massachusetts.

    ADA Forsyth is located in the education, research, biotech and pharmaceutical hub of Cambridge, MA.

    With a strong scientific community, it offers a rich and stimulating scientific environment for basic scientific discovery as well as clinical and translational cross-disciplinary studies.

    Requirements

    Applicants must hold a Ph.
    D. (for the Postdoctoral Fellow position) or B.A. or B.S.

    (for the Research Assistant position) in natural sciences or mathematics and must have research experience, strong attention to detail, and willingness to work in a collaborative environment.

    This position requires the individual to work occasionally at night or on weekends to meet deadlines or carry out complex procedures.

    Physical requirements include fine motor skills and willingness to work with potentially biohazardous materials and standard laboratory chemicals including fixatives and solvents; appropriate training will be provided.

    Position level and salary will depend on education and experience.

    To apply, please use the link below.


    The following documents are required:

    • A cover letter describing your research interests and previous research experience including any experience with computational biology or confocal microscopy;
    • Expected starting date;
    • A curriculum vitae or resume; and
    • The names and contact information of three persons who can be contacted as references.


    ADA Forsyth is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions or any other characteristic protected by law.

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