Postdoctoral position, systems biology/biomarkers of aging

Promislow lab
Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging
Tufts University in Boston

A postdoctoral position is available in the Promislow lab at Tufts
University, at the medical campus in the heart of Boston.

We are looking for a postdoctoral researcher with experience in
Drosophila interested in quantitative genetics, systems biology and/or
biomarker development to understand natural variation in aging. Current
funded research includes the development of metabolomic biomarkers and
metabolome clocks, mechanisms of non-genetic variation, social effects on
aging, and mechanisms of resilience. There will also be opportunities
to work on similar questions using data from the Dog Aging Project
(dogagingproject.org).

We are seeking someone with a PhD in biology, genomics, computational
biology, systems biology or a related field, with strong experience
working with Drosophila. The ability to work extremely well in a team
is essential.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Postdoctoral Researcher will:

�Design and carry out experiments

�Coordinate metabolome and/or transcriptome data generation & analysis

�Write up and publish results

REQUIREMENTS:
PhD in biology, genomics, computational biology, systems biology, or a
related field.

Other required qualifications include:

�Experience in Drosophila research

�Skills in the use of the R or Python statistical environment

�Strong understanding of the statistical approaches and nuances of
high-dimensional data analysis

�Strong organizational skills

�Ability to learn and integrate new analysis methods

�Excellent oral and written communication skills

�Ability and enthusiasm for working independently, and collaboratively
as part of a team

DESIRED:

�Familiarity with metabolomic and/or transcriptomic profiling

�Practical understanding of the biology of aging.

�Excellent mentoring skills and desire to work with undergraduates

Interested candidates should send an email with CV, a brief statement
of research experience and interests, and names of three referees to
Daniel Promislow at daniel.promislow@tufts.edu no later than Dec 19, 2024.

Tufts University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive
community that respects all of its members, regardless of citizenship
and national origin, race, color, ethnicity, language, sex, gender,
sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and
religious or veteran status.

"Promislow, Daniel" <Daniel.Promislow@tufts.edu>

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