Postdoctoral Fellow – Gut Microbiome: The National Library of Medicine at the National Institutes of Health is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to join the Jiang Lab for a computational analysis role focused on gut microbiome metabolomics.
Postdoctoral Fellow – Computational Analysis in Gut Microbiome
Designation: Postdoctoral Fellow
Research Area: Genetics and Genomics, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Computational Biology
Location: National Library of Medicine, Bethesda, MD, and surrounding area
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Ph.D. in bioinformatics, computational biology, chemistry, microbiology, or related field
- Less than 5 years of postdoctoral experience
- Proficiency in Python, R, Bash, and other relevant programming languages
- Experience in handling large-scale biological datasets, preferably in metabolomics data analysis
Job Description:
The successful candidate will be involved in identifying metabolites produced by the gut microbiome, with a focus on enzymatic reactions of gut bacteria. Responsibilities include exploring metabolic outputs, deciphering metabolic pathways, and understanding interactions within the gut ecosystem. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research in microbial evolution and metabolic interactions to advance understanding of host health.
How to Apply:
Interested applicants should submit the following documents to Dr. Xiaofang Jiang at xiaofang.jiang@nih.gov with the email subject: “PostDoc Applicant – First Name, Last Name”:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Statement of research interests, emphasizing gut microbiome metabolomics
- Contact information for three references (names and e-mail addresses)
Application Deadline: Rolling basis; Apply promptly to be considered for this exciting opportunity in computational analysis within the gut microbiome research field.
