Postdoctoral Scientist Print Postdoctoral Scientist Location Selinsgrove, PA Job Type Faculty - Full-Time Benefits Eligible Job Number 0000291 Division School of Natural & Social Sciences Department Biology Opening Date 09/11/2026 Closing Date 10/15/2026 11:59 PM Eastern FLSA Exempt Hours per week 40 Number of months 12 Description Benefits Job Summary Susquehanna University seeks a highly motivated Postdoctoral
Scientist for a two-year position supported by a collaborative National Science Foundation grant. The successful candidate will join the P-MixSwitch project, a collaboration between Susquehanna University and the University of Arizona, investigating the physiological and genetic mechanisms that enable small marine mixoplankton to switch between photosynthetic and predatory lifestyles.The Postdoctoral Scientist will
work with investigators and research personnel at both institutions in an interdisciplinary research environment integrating microbial ecology, physiology, molecular biology, and bioinformatics. The position will involve laboratory experiments, molecular and transcriptomic analyses, bioinformatics, manuscript preparation, conference presentations, and mentoring undergraduate researchers. This position is defined as
an exempt position under FLSA regulations. Specific Responsibilities Collaborate with researchers at Susquehanna University and the University of Arizona.Spend approximately one to two months per year in Tucson, Arizona, as part of the collaborative research effort.Assist in conducting laboratory experiments with algal cultures.Perform RNA extractions and prepare samples for transcriptomic analyses.Analyze
transcriptomic datasets using bioinformatics approaches.Contribute to manuscript preparation and presentation of research findings at scientific conferences.Assist in mentoring undergraduate researchers. Minimum Qualifications EducationPh.D. in Biology, Microbial Ecology, Biological Oceanography, Molecular Biology, Genomics, or a related field required. ExperienceExperience with molecular biology techniques and/or
microbial culturing is required. Experience with transcriptomics, RNA sequencing, and/or bioinformatics is preferred. Experience with data analysis in R, Python, or related platforms preferred. Knowledge, Skills, AbilitiesKnowledge of microbial ecology, phytoplankton, or protist biology.Strong quantitative and analytical skills.Ability to conduct research independently and collaboratively.Ability to communicate
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