J. Craig Venter Institute (JCVI)
Post-Doctoral Fellow (Finance)
Position Details
This position will focus on developing improved reverse genetic tools for viruses using synthetic genomics and CRISPR-based tools to manipulate virus genomes and recover viable virus leading towards a more complete understanding of viruses that lack robust genetic tools, such as agricultural pathogens and bacteriophages, and to develop modified viruses for therapeutic applications. The position requires a candidate with proficiency in microbiology and molecular biology.
Position Summary
This position is responsible for assisting with conducting research in an area related to the goals of the Department. With guidance and consultation from the Department Head, designs and executes experiments and/or scientific software and analyzes experimental results/data. As a member of a scientific team led by one or more Professors, Post-Doctoral Fellows are expected to help develop new scientific projects by assisting with the preparation of proposals that seek resources to support new or ongoing projects. Trains and supervises staff assigned to the Department. Publishes results of work in peer-reviewed journals. Attends and makes presentations at scientific meetings. Participates in JCVI laboratory meetings and serves on JCVI scientific working groups.
Essential Functions
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a teammate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
J. Craig Venter Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic or status.