Postdoctoral Scholar in Nutrition and Microbiome Lab
| Company | Penn State |
|---|---|
| Location | State College, PA, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | PhD |
| Experience Level | Mid Level, Senior |
Requirements
- Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate in an appropriate field (Gut Microbiome, Immunology, Microbiology, Nutrition, Quantitative and Computational sciences or related fields)
- Background in bioinformatics for omics data analysis (e.g., (meta)genomics, (meta)transcriptomics, proteomics, and metabolomics data)
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
- Detail-oriented work style
Responsibilities
- Analysis of multi-omics data derived from preclinical studies and the human microbiome (including metabarcoding, metagenomics, metatranscriptomics, and transcriptomics)
- Collaboration with lab members and collaborators
- Perform experiments and data analysis
- Assist with regulatory compliance
- Write follow-up grants
- Disseminate findings through publications and presentations
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of integrating microbiome and metabolome data
- Experience in clinical data mining/machine learning and biomarker detection
- Additional experience and training in basic microbiology techniques and preclinical mouse models, including gnotobiotic mice
- Proven publication record