Post Doc Research Assistant
Job Summary The Evolution of Cells, Symbionts, and Organelles (ECSO) Lab in the Department of Biological Sciences at Purdue University (West Lafayette, IN) is seeking a motivated and creative bioinformatician to join our team as a Postdoctoral Researcher. The research project(s) will revolve around the topics of contemporary (photo)symbioses and/or the origin of mitochondria and eukaryotes. Additional responsibilities may include supervising a PhD or MSc student and developing in-house bioinformatic pipelines/workflows. This position is for up to 24 months pending satisfactory performance and funding. Employment for this position is expected to begin between January 2023 and May 2023 but there is some flexibility. Applications will be reviewed as received and the position will remain open until filled.
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Postdoctoral Researcher
The Evolution of Cells, Symbionts, and Organelles (ECSO) Lab in the Department of Biological Sciences at Purdue University (West Lafayette, IN) is seeking a motivated and creative bioinformatician to join our team as a Postdoctoral Researcher. The research project will revolve around the topics of purple symbioses or the origin of mitochondria and eukaryotes. Additional responsibilities may include supervising a PhD or MSc student and developing in-house bioinformatic pipelines/workflows. This position is for up to 24 months pending satisfactory performance and funding. Employment for this position is expected to begin between January 2023 and May 2023 but there is some flexibility. Applications will be reviewed as received and the position will remain open until filled.
The ideal candidate should have:
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a PhD in microbiology, molecular biology, genomics, bioinformatics, computational biology, or related fields,
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previous experience in bioinformatic analyses (e.g., comparative genomics, phylogenetics, metagenomics),
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proficiency in Python and/or R,
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excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills, and
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a keen interest in symbiosis and evolutionary/comparative cell biology.
The ECSO Lab offers:
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a welcoming, inclusive, and flexible environment for research and professional growth,
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opportunities for professional development (e.g., conferences, workshops), and
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the opportunity to develop and pursue their own research questions in conjunction with the general interests of the lab.
Purdue University offers:
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excellent resources for evolutionary and cell biological research which include well-equipped core facilities for genomics, metabolomics, microscopy, and high-throughput computing,
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a vibrant community of microbiologists and evolutionary biologists spread across several departments, and
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competitive benefits (see https://www.purdue.edu/hr/Benefits/), as well as
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a high quality of life and low cost of living in the Lafayette/West Lafayette area which is within an hour’s drive of Indianapolis and two hours of Chicago.
Interested candidates should upload a CV and a 1-2-page cover letter stating experience and skills, research interests, and future goals, as well as contact information for at least two references. Reference letters do not have to be submitted during the initial application and will be requested as needed. For further information about the position please contact samunozg{at}purdue[dot]edu
Apply here: https://careers.purdue.edu/job-invite/22566/
To learn more about the ECSO Lab visit www.ecsolab.com
Research Associate
Research Associate The Evolution of Cells, Symbionts, and Organelles (ECSO) Lab in the Department of Biological Sciences at Purdue University (West Lafayette, IN) is seeking a microbiologist to join our team as a Research Associate. This position will support research in the lab with proof-of-concept experiments and includes some lab managing and technician duties. This position is for up to 36 months pending satisfactory performance and funding. Employment for this position is expected to begin between January 2023 and March 2023 but there is some flexibility. Applications will be reviewed as received and the position will remain open until filled.
The ideal candidate should have:
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a MSc or PhD in microbiology, molecular biology, biochemistry, or related fields,
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previous experience in molecular biology, biochemistry, and microbial culturing,
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excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills,
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a keen interest in symbiosis, evolutionary cell biology, and microbial physiology.
The ECSO Lab offers:
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a welcoming, inclusive, and flexible environment for research and professional growth,
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opportunities for professional development (e.g., conferences, workshops), and
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the opportunity to develop and pursue their own research questions in conjunction with the general interests of the lab.
Purdue University offers:
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excellent resources for evolutionary and cell biological research which include well-equipped core facilities for genomics, metabolomics, microscopy, and high-throughput computing,
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a vibrant community of microbiologists and evolutionary biologists spread across several departments, and
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competitive benefits (see https://www.purdue.edu/hr/Benefits/), as well as
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a high quality of life and low cost of living in the Lafayette/West Lafayette area which is within an hour’s drive of Indianapolis and two hours of Chicago.
Interested candidates should upload a CV and a 1-2-page cover letter stating experience and skills, research interests, and future goals, as well as contact information for at least two references. Reference letters do not have to be submitted during the initial application and will be requested as needed. For further information about the position please contact samunozg{at}purdue[dot]edu
Apply here: Link coming soon.
To learn more about the ECSO Lab visit: www.ecsolab.com
