Position Announcements
Postdoctoral Research Associate - Lignocellulase Degradation
The Ocean Genome Legacy Laboratory for Marine Genomic Research (www.oglf.org) seeks a postdoctoral research associate to investigate lignocellulose degradation by wood boring marine bivalves of the family Teredinidae (shipworms) and their bacterial endosymbionts. The successful candidate will be knowledgeable and experienced in genomics, proteomics, and bioinformatics and must have excellent laboratory skills in molecular biology and microbiology. Knowledge of microscopy and enzymology of lignocellulose degradation is also desirable. OGL seeks an employee with excellent organizational, communication and laboratory skills, who pays strong attention to detail and has the desire and ability to work well in a collaborative group setting. The position is available immediately and offers exciting opportunities for broad research training, publication, competitive salary and benefits, and the potential for advancement within a new academically oriented non-profit research institution. Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, list of publications, and contact information for at least three references by email to careers@oglf.org (referencing job code OGL-LC in the subject line) or by regular mail to the address below.
Ocean Genome Legacy, Inc. is a publicly supported non-profit research organization dedicated to exploration, description, documentation, and preservation of the genomic diversity of the oceans. Located on the campus of New England Biolabs in Ipswich, MA, OGL is an equal opportunity employer that receives support from the National Science Foundation, the Department of Energy, and the National Institutes of Health.
Please direct all inquiries to:
Daniel L. Distel, Ph.D.
Executive Director, Ocean Genome Legacy
240 County Rd., Ipswich, MA 01938
careers@oglf.org