Postdoctoral Scientist - Feder Lab

About the role

The Feder lab investigates the dynamics of rapidly evolving populations, especially viruses and bacteria evolving within their hosts and solid tumors progressing to malignancy. They characterize how spatial organization shapes these evolutionary outcomes and develop approaches to leverage spatial data to better understand evolutionary histories.

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

Requirements

• A PhD in the life sciences, computer science or applied mathematics is required.
• Focus on genetics, genomics, evolutionary biology, or computational biology is preferred.
• Experience with Python, R or a different scripting language is required.
• Experience with mathematical modeling and/or the analysis of next generation sequencing data would be a plus.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

• Python, R or a different scripting language
• Mathematical modeling
• Next generation sequencing data analysis

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.

Pay

$70,000.00 (minimum) - $80,500.00 (midpoint) - $91,000.00 (maximum)

Schedule

Normal seated or standing position for extended periods of time; reaching and grasping by extending hand(s) or arm(s); dexterity to manipulate objects with fingers, for example using a keyboard; communication skills using the spoken word; ability to see and hear within normal parameters; ability to move about workspace.