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What is the difference between Contract Microbiome Research vs Contract Microbiome Analysis?

AspectContract Microbiome ResearchContract Microbiome Analysis
CredentialsTypically requires microbiology or molecular biology degrees, certifications in lab techniquesSimilar credentials, often with additional data analysis or bioinformatics training
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, field sampling sites, collaborative research projectsLaboratories, data centers, bioinformatics platforms
Employer & IndustryResearch institutions, biotech companies, universitiesContract analysis firms, biotech, research institutions
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding research scope, experimental design, project managementFocus on data interpretation, results, and reporting

Contract Microbiome Research involves designing and conducting experiments to study microbiomes, often requiring lab work and project management. Contract Microbiome Analysis focuses on processing and interpreting microbiome data, emphasizing bioinformatics and reporting. Both roles share similar credentials but differ in their primary focus within microbiome projects.

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Postdoctoral Research Associate - Microbiome

UMass Lowell

Lowell, MA • On-site

$50K - $76K/yr

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Job description

General Summary of Position:

The Palacios group at the University Massachusetts Lowell is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to focus on the role of the gut microbiome in relation to neurological disease in human epidemiological cohorts.

Our research group aims to study, understand the role of the gut microbiome in brain health. We focus on cognitive decline/Alzheimer's disease as well as Parkinson's Disease and Depression. We maintain close collaborations with top local universities, including Harvard School of Public Health, Harvard Medical School, Tufts University and the UMass Medical School and the department of Veteran's Affairs.

The postdoctoral fellow will work on NIH funded projects focused on the role of the gut microbiome in decline and Alzheimer's disease. There is opportunity for collaboration with our collaborators at University of Massachusetts, Harvard School of Public Health, and the US Dept of Veterans Affairs.

More information about the Palacios group can be found at: https://sites.uml.edu/natalia-palacios/

Minimum Qualifications (Required):

Education:

  • Doctoral degree in epidemiology, biostatistics, computer science, bioinformatics, quantitative biology, or related field by the time of the appointment.

Skills:

  • Experience with the analysis of gut microbiome metagenomics data in the context of human epidemiological research
  • Experience and/or strong interest in neurodegenerative disease research
  • Experience proficiency with Linux/Unix command line and research environments
  • Very strong R programming skills
  • Basic familiarity with scientific software management and cloud computing environments
  • Excellence in research, communication and collaboration skills, as evidenced by publication record
  • Experience with collaborative interdisciplinary research
  • Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and writing

Additional Considerations:

  • Experience with untargeted metabolomics data preferred
  • Working knowledge of Python preferred
  • A record of publication in peer reviewed journals
  • The position of Postdoctoral Research Associate will involve the ability to meet strict deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in analyses of untargeted metabolomics data

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Only current UML Employees within the Grants & Contracts (MTA/GRACE) bargaining unit will be considered during the first 10 business days of the posting. All other candidates will be considered after that period.

This is a Grants & Contracts (MTA/GRACE) bargaining unit position. Grade PD with formal salary range of $50,000 - $76,000.

Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. However, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications is received.

This position is contingent upon funding. The appointment is for one-year contingent upon productivity, successful performance and the availability of funding.

Please include a resume with your application. Names and contact information of three references will be required during the application process. Submission of a cover letter is optional.


The University of Massachusetts President's Office welcomes all qualified applicants and complies with all state and federal anti-discrimination laws.

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About Umass Lowell

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Colleges, universities, and professional schools

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Lowell, MA, US

Year founded

2021