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Job Requirements
- Ph.D. or another doctoral degree in a relevant field such as biology, biological engineering, or environmental science
- At least two years of experience with standard biological assays and molecular biology techniques and with high-throughput sequencing (experience with library preparation protocols preferred)
- Scientific expertise in one or more fields supporting the group's primary research interests, including metagenomics, virology, microbiology, environmental DNA, infectious disease epidemiology, wastewater monitoring, and long-read sequencing
Preferred Qualifications
- At least two years of relevant postdoc and/or industry experience
- Scientific expertise in two or more fields supporting the group's primary research interests
- A record of publishing in academic publications in relevant research fields
- Experience in research management (e.g., managing research technicians or graduate students)
- Experience working with human wastewater and/or respiratory swab samples, or otherwise working in BSL2+ conditions
MIT is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. The successful candidate will be expected to work collaboratively with the research team and contribute to the development of innovative biosurveillance solutions.
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