Postdoctoral Fellowship, RNA Division

About the role

New England Biolabs® is a biotechnology company dedicated to advancing science for societal benefit. Founded in 1974, NEB® produces enzymes for molecular biology applications and is known for its commitment to research excellence and environmental sustainability. The Research Department seeks a Postdoctoral Fellow focusing on the origin of RNA 5' caps.

Responsibilities

• Conduct foundational research to identify RNA 5' caps across diverse biological systems.
• Develop and apply enzyme- and sequencing-based assays.
• Present and publish novel findings in scientific journals and at conferences.
• Support the supervision of graduate and undergraduate interns.

Requirements

• Recent Ph.D. in biochemistry or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in formulating and testing hypotheses using enzymatic and next-generation sequencing assays (Illumina, ONT).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects effectively.
• Ability to work independently while thriving in a collaborative team environment.
• Record of publishing original scientific research in high-quality journals.
• Strong work ethic, scientific curiosity, creativity, and self-motivation.

Qualifications

• Ability to learn and apply cutting-edge bioinformatics tools for the analysis of genomic and metagenomic data.
• Experience in the design and execution of high-throughput experiments.

What will make you stand out

• Ability to learn and apply cutting-edge bioinformatics tools for the analysis of genomic and metagenomic data.
• Experience in the design and execution of high-throughput experiments.

Benefits

The estimated base salary for a Postdoctoral Fellow is $74,000. Benefits include broad, hands-on scientific training, collaboration with academic and industry partners, publication in peer-reviewed journals, and participation in national and international conferences. Submission of a cover letter is highly encouraged.