Tufts University

Tufts University

Postdoctoral Scholar - Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging

Boston, Massachusetts

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About the role

  • The mission of the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University (HNRCA) is to promote healthy aging through nutrition science to empower people seeking to enjoy long, active, and independent lives.
  • HNRCA investigators conduct the world's most advanced studies on nutrition and aging.
  • HNRCA scientists examine how nutrition and physical activity play a major role in the prevention of the major chronic degenerative conditions and diseases associated with aging.

Responsibilities

  • The position is suitable for working with collaborators and developing new hypotheses and collaborative mechanistic directions in healthy aging.
  • Lead projects that result in first-author publications
  • Participate actively in group meetings and collaborate on larger, multidisciplinary projects.
  • Lead projects that result in first-author publications; contribute to collaborative studies and independent fellowship submissions.

Requirements

  • A doctoral degree in a field relevant to the position, such as biology/geroscience, molecular biology, nutrition, lipid metabolism, bioinformatics, biochemistry, physiology, or a related discipline.
  • Technical Proficiency: A solid foundation in either microscopy or quantitative data analysis and working with multi-omics data sets.
  • Either a strong proficiency in C. elegans work or tissue-culture based work.
  • Independent and Collaborative Research Skills: Ability to conduct self-directed research as well as work collaboratively within interdisciplinary teams.

Nice to have

  • Experience working in interdisciplinary teams.
  • Working Conditions:
  • Must be able to multi-task in a fast-moving environment, while working calmly and thoughtfully towards solutions.
  • May work with and be exposed to hazardous chemicals and materials.

Skills

  • Ability to conduct self-directed research as well as work collaboratively within interdisciplinary teams.
  • Strong written and verbal communication abilities, with the capacity to produce multiple first-author papers per year.
  • High standards of thoroughness in record-keeping and completing work tasks.
  • Communication
  • Attention to Detail: High standards of thoroughness in record-keeping and completing work tasks.
  • Attention to Detail:

Compensation

  • Minimum $67,500.00, Midpoint $67,500.00, Maximum $67,500.00
  • Salary is based on related experience, expertise, and internal equity
  • generally, new hires can expect pay between the minimum and midpoint of the range.

Benefits

  • Salary is based on related experience, expertise, and internal equity; generally, new hires can expect pay between the minimum and midpoint of the range.

Company info

  • These projects pose complex and impactful challenges, and as they evolve, this position may offer multiple paths and opportunities for growth and long-term career advancement.
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