Postdoctoral Fellowship, External Collaboration

About NEB

New England Biolabs® is a different kind of biotechnology company – we are a community of scientists, innovators and collaborators driven by a shared mission to advance science for the benefit of society. Founded in 1974 with a deep commitment to research excellence and environmental stewardship, NEB® has become a global leader in the discovery and production of enzymes for molecular biology applications. Our reagents are trusted by researchers worldwide for their quality and reliability and have played a critical role in breakthroughs across genomics, proteomics, diagnostics and academic research. With a corporate culture rooted in passion, humility and authenticity, we offer a dynamic and inclusive workplace where creativity thrives, voices are heard, and personal growth is celebrated. Whether you are interested in pursuing a research career or supporting our mission through other roles, joining NEB means contributing to meaningful scientific progress in a collaborative, campus-like environment that values both innovation and integrity.

The Role

New England Biolabs is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow interested in applying sequencing library preparation and data analysis methods to societally relevant clinical and molecular biology questions. The successful candidate will collaborate with NEB and external scientists to develop and apply high throughput sequencing methods to challenging problems, sharing findings internally, at scientific conferences, and in peer-reviewed publications.

How you’ll contribute:

• Answer interesting and relevant scientific questions using next generation sequencing applications 

• Collaborate with academic and/or industrial partners/thought leaders to inform project design and strategy  

• Develop and apply data analysis and visualization strategies   

• Publish results in open-access journals 

Required Qualifications and Experience: 

• Ph.D. in a biological field with experience preparing libraries for high-throughput sequencing and an interest in data analysis.  Exceptional candidates with a doctoral degree in computational biology/bioinformatics with significant bench experience will be considered. 

• Demonstrated scientific communication skills 

• Strong work ethic, emphasizing both efficiency and quality of work 

• Evidence of both wet lab and data analysis experience 

• Integrity, perseverance, and collaborative nature 

What will make you stand out: 

• Software development skills 

• Cluster computing experience 

• Specialization in immunology 

*Submission of a cover letter is highly encouraged

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled/veterans

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