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Posted: 15-Sep-24
Location: Hempstead, New York
Salary: Open
Internal Number: 4464
About Hofstra:
Hofstra University is nationally ranked and recognized as Long Island's largest private university located in Hempstead, N.Y. When you work at Hofstra, you join a team of talented professionals committed to preparing students for the challenges of tomorrow, in an environment that cultivates learning through the free and open exchange of ideas for the betterment of humankind. The work we do at Hofstra supports the education and well-being of our students, and the workforce of the future. While working towards this mission, employees can take advantage of many enriching experiences on campus. Whether it's a lunchtime lecture, a Division I NCAA athletics game, a musical concert, a theatre performance, or a visit to one of our two accredited museums, there is always something exciting to do at Hofstra. Enjoy the ease of going to the fitness center, taking a swim, or grabbing a bite to eat without having to leave our beautiful campus! Hofstra University is dedicated to recruiting and retaining a highly qualified and diverse academic community of students, faculty, staff, and administrators respectful of the contributions and dignity of each of its members. We especially encourage women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, veterans, and people with disabilities to apply.
Position Title: Postdoctoral Fellow
School/Division: Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences-Natural Science
Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time
Description:
Reporting to Dr. Luciana Santoferrara, Associate Professor of Biology, the Postdoctoral Fellow will participate in an NSF-funded project that focuses on structure and function of microbial communities under hypoxia in estuarine waters. The incumbent should have a background in aquatic microbial ecology and strong bioinformatics skills. Primary responsibilities include participating in field and laboratory work, conducting bioinformatic analyses of shotgun metagenomes, and leading associated publications. The fellow will also collaborate in co-mentoring junior scientists, including undergraduate and graduate students, and in providing an inclusive environment for all team members. The target starting date is May 2025, with some flexibility. The initial appointment is for one year, with the possibility of extending for additional years.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Conducts sampling in Long Island Sound, either independently or in a team.
- Collaborates in the design and execution of experiments involving field samples, incubations, cell quantification, and basic molecular biology (DNA extraction, PCR).
- Leads bioinformatic analyses of shotgun metagenomes.
- Collects and maintains records of all raw and processed data, as well as lab protocols and computational scripts.
- Presents results at conferences and in peer-reviewed publications.
- Assists in overseeing students and general laboratory maintenance.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- PhD in Biology, Microbial Ecology, Biological Oceanography, or related field required.
- Interest in research that blends field work and metagenomics.
- Aptitude to conduct observational and experimental field work.
- Strong computational skills, with proficiency in bioinformatic analysis of microbial (prokaryotic and/or eukaryotic) populations or communities.
- Drive to lead publications and co-mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
- Fluent in written and spoken English.
- Valid driver's license for travel to research locations.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Published record in bioinformatic analysis of shotgun metagenomes preferred.
- Experience in flow cytometry for cell quantification.
- Experience in field sampling and/or experimentation (e.g., phyto- and/or bacterioplankton mortality experiments).
- Experience working with undergraduate research assistants (representative publications with undergraduate co-authors is a plus).
EEO Statement:
Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering diversity in its faculty, administrative staff and student body, and encourages applications from the entire spectrum of a diverse community.
About Hofstra University
Hofstra University is a nationally ranked and recognized private university in Hempstead, N.Y. that is the only school to ever host three consecutive presidential debates (2008, 2012 and 2016). At Hofstra, students get the best of both worlds. Our campus is a leafy oasis just a quick train ride away from New York City and all its cultural, recreational and professional opportunities. We offer small classes and personal attention, with the resources, technology and facilities of a large university. Students can choose from more than 160 undergraduate program options and 165 graduate program options in the liberal arts and sciences, education, health professions and human services, the Peter S. Kalikow School of Government, Public Policy and International Affairs, the Fred DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science, the Frank G. Zarb School of Business, the Lawrence Herbert School of Communication, the Maurice A. Deane School of Law, the Hofstra Northwell School of Graduate Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies, and the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. Hofstra University is a dynamic community of more than 11,000 students from around the w...orld who are dedicated to civic engagement, academic excellence and becoming leaders in their communities and their careers.
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