Postdoctoral Fellow; PREP

Overview

PREP Research Associate – NIST

The role supports the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Professional Research Experience (PREP) program by conducting cutting‑edge research in large‑scale protein sequence‑function measurements. The position collaborates with academic partners to develop predictive models linking protein sequence to function.

• Conduct innovative research in large‑scale protein sequence‑function measurements.
• Design, execute, and analyze experiments; interpret results.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Program and run automated laboratory experiments.
• Write and publish manuscripts for peer‑reviewed and open‑science outlets.
• Present findings at conferences and institutional meetings.

• PhD in Biology, Protein Engineering, Biological Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with
  
  E. coli and molecular biology techniques.
• Experience characterizing protein function and/or biophysical properties.
• Experience designing plasmids and synthetic biology circuits.
• Excitement for interdisciplinary, data‑driven biology.
• Readiness to travel occasionally for conferences and collaboration.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• U.S. Citizen preferred.

The National Institute of Standards and Technology is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.