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Postdoctoral Associate in Forensic Molecular Biology, Genomics, and Bioinformatics The George Washington University in United States
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Molecular Biology
Funding
Two-year full-time postdoctoral appointment with a hiring range of $63,000 to $65,000. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, time off and leave, well-being and voluntary benefits; postdoctoral scholars may also be eligible for retirement savings and tuition programs.
Deadline
Feb 28, 2029
Country
United States
University
George Washington University
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The Department of Forensic Sciences at The George Washington University is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate to support and expand the Forensic Molecular Biology Research Program in Washington, DC. The program applies molecular biology, genetics, genomics, and bioinformatics to forensic science and human identification, with the goal of improving the efficiency, accuracy, and informativeness of forensic genetic analyses and addressing challenging biological evidence.
Research in Dr. Daniele Podini’s laboratory includes the development and evaluation of single nucleotide polymorphism and microhaplotype assays for human identification, recovery and analysis of nuclear DNA from rootless hair shafts, capture hybridization, DNA repair, forensic applications of Massively Parallel Sequencing, and bioinformatic workflows for complex forensic genomic data.
The postdoctoral researcher will conduct independent and collaborative research in forensic molecular biology, forensic genetics, and human genomics. The work combines laboratory-based molecular biology with computational genomic analysis, including the design and validation of molecular and genomic assays and the development, implementation, optimization, and evaluation of workflows for sequence processing, variant identification, genotyping, quality assessment, and interpretation of MPS data.
The researcher will work closely with Dr. Podini, graduate students, collaborators, and members of the Department of Forensic Sciences. Responsibilities also include mentoring master’s students undertaking independent research projects, contributing to manuscripts and scientific presentations, participating in grant development, supporting laboratory operations and quality practices, and collaborating with academic, government, and forensic science partners. The research environment is connected to the university’s Master of Science in Forensic Science program and its broad portfolio of applied forensic science collaborations.
Funding details
Two-year full-time postdoctoral appointment with a hiring range of $63,000 to $65,000. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, time off and leave, well-being and voluntary benefits; postdoctoral scholars may also be eligible for retirement savings and tuition programs.
What's required
Applicants must have fulfilled all requirements for a PhD or equivalent qualification in a relevant field by the date of employment. Desired qualifications include a PhD in molecular biology, genetics, genomics, bioinformatics, computational biology, or a closely related field; experience with bioinformatics and Next-Generation or Massively Parallel Sequencing data; familiarity with sequence alignment, variant calling, genotyping, quality control, genomic data formats such as FASTQ, BAM/SAM, and VCF, and programming or scripting in Python, R, Linux/Unix shell, or similar tools. Experience in DNA analysis, molecular biology, genetics, genomics, statistical analysis, experimental and computational design, scientific communication, laboratory management, leadership, mentoring, and collaborative research is valued. Experience in forensic genetics, human genetics, forensic genomics, or applied molecular biology is highly desirable. Required application documents include a curriculum vitae, transcript, and two letters of recommendation.
How to apply
Apply through the George Washington University jobs posting. Submit a curriculum vitae, transcript, and two letters of recommendation; a resume, cover letter, sample publications, and publication list are optional.
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