Position Details

Position Information

Posting date

05/14/2022

Closing date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Position Number

1128116

Position Title

Research Associate B

Department this Position Reports to

Faculty

Hiring Range Minimum

Please Inquire

Hiring Range Maximum

Please Inquire

SEIU Level

Not an SEIU Position

FLSA Status

Exempt

Employment Category

Regular Full Time

Scheduled Months per Year

12

Scheduled Hours per Week

40

Schedule

Location of Position

15 Thayer Drive
Hanover, NH 03755

Remote Work Eligibility?

Onsite only

Is this a term position?

No

If yes, length of term in months.

N/A

Is this a grant funded position?

Yes

Position Purpose

The Lee Lab has an opening for a Postdoctoral Fellow with interests in immunology, antibody repertoire profiling, protein engineering, and immunoengineering. The Lee Lab is located at the Thayer School of Engineering at Dartmouth College, in Hanover, NH.

This position will focus on analyzing immune repertoire profiling data ( BCR -Seq and Ig-Seq) to understand the composition, development, and dynamics of antibody repertoires in infectious diseases (influenza, COVID -19, etc.), autoimmune disease, and cancer. This position will provide opportunities for:
1) generating next-generation sequencing and antibody proteomics data;
2) analyzing and interpreting secondary datasets using computational tools;
3) developing novel platforms for protein engineering;
4) engineering personalized vaccines and therapeutic antibodies; and/or
5) conducting independent studies in complementary areas.
We are engaged in both domestic and international research collaborations.

The position is part of two NIH funded projects available immediately with flexible starting dates for a 2-3 year appointment with the possibility of renewal based on performance. The salary is highly competitive and commensurate with experience and skills, complete with generous health and retirement benefits and paid time off allowance.

Interested individuals should apply by sending:

• a Cover Letter (including a short summary of their previous work)
• CV, summary of previous studies (Additional Document #1)
• Names and addresses of three references (Additional Document #2)

Informal inquires are welcome; contact Jiwon Lee at Jiwon.Lee@dartmouth.edu

Description

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp

PhD or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Must hold or have a closely pending doctoral-level degree in immunology, chemical and biomolecular engineering, molecular biology, computational biology, biochemistry, or related field.
• Independent, highly motivated, and passionate about applying novel high-throughput technologies to answer fundamental questions about the adaptive immune repertoire.
• Demonstrated track record of productive research experience, as shown by a strong publication record and outstanding recommendations.
• Competence with molecular biology, immunology, and basic wet laboratory techniques.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including written and verbal communication skills, and commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness.
• Ability to work with and mentor junior scientists and students

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience performing single-cell immune profiling, next-gen sequencing, and/or proteomics analysis is highly desirable, especially experience with the Illumina MiSeq, 10X Genomics Chromium platform or LC-MS/MS.
• Familiarity with common molecular biology techniques (cloning, protein expression and purification, assessment of antibody binding and functionality) is highly desirable.
• Experience in conducting and analyzing antibody repertoire analysis experiments is a plus.
• Experience in immunological bioinformatics and programming skills in Python is especially opportune.

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title

Professor Jiwon Lee

Talent Acquisition Consultant

Ray Garcia

Equal Opportunity Employer

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.

Background Check

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Special Instructions to Applicants

This position is funded by a grant. Continuation is based upon available funds.

All Dartmouth College employees, whether working on-site or remotely, are required to be up to date with vaccination against COVID -19 (or to have received an approved exemption from vaccination through the Office of Institutional Diversity and Equity). Please visit https://dartgo.org/vaxpolicy for details. Compliance with this requirement is a condition of employment. Failure to meet this condition of employment may result in Dartmouth in its sole discretion delaying your start date or rescinding its offer of employment.

Quick Link

https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/63091

Key Accountabilities

Description

Conducts day-to-day research activities independently and execute antibody repertoire profiling experiments ( BCR -Seq and Ig-Seq).

Percentage Of Time

40%

Description

Assists in manuscript preparation and grant writing.

Percentage Of Time

20%

Description

Works closely with computational biologists and uses computational tools to evaluate antibody repertoire development, maturation, and functionality.

Percentage Of Time

10%

Description

Shares data and results with larger project teams of collaborators.

Percentage Of Time

10%

Description

Trains and supervises junior scientists and students.

Percentage Of Time

10%

Description

Operates and maintains various instruments and pieces of equipment, which may include the LC-MS/MS system, or works on independently-driven projects.

Percentage Of Time

10%

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Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.

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Performs other duties as assigned.
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Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter
3. Additional Document #1
4. Additional Document #2

Optional Documents