Careers

Posted 12/16/25
Postdoctoral Training Program
Tufts University

There is a postdoctoral training program that is in place at Tufts University in Boston, Massachusetts, and they hope that you will pass information about this opportunity on to your graduate students & early postdocs.  This program, called Tufts IRACDA (Institutional Research and Academic Career Development Awards Program), is funded by NIH-NIGMS.  NIH funding for this program has recently been reinstated. While the long-term commitment from the NIH remains uncertain, we are dedicated to supporting Scholars through this program for as long as we are able. Mentors and applicants should be aware of the possibility that funding may be once again terminated by the NIH.

Tufts IRACDA prepares talented young scientists for the multiple demands of an academic career in biomedical research. Scholars spend on average 75% of their time conducting bench research and 25% of their time in career development activities. Key features that make our program attractive to postdocs are:

• In this 4-year program, the first year is funded by the research mentor with Years 2-4 funded by the NIGMS IRACDA grant. For these latter three grant-funded years, we provide salaries of 77k and up! The exact level is determined by mentor funding capacity in &ear 1 and years of postdoctoral experience.”
• Outstanding research opportunities in cell and developmental biology, genetics, molecular biology, microbiology, immunology, neuroscience, biomedical engineering, chemical biology and nutrition.
• Development of teaching skills through mentored classroom assignments at minority-serving institutions in the Boston area and workshops on teaching methods that encourage active learning.
• Workshops on essential skills such as grant and manuscript writing, mentoring, lab management, and scientific presentations as well as coaching throughout the job search process.
• A tight-knit community of postdocs interested in academic careers plus opportunities to network with scholars in the 20 other IRACDA programs across the nation.
• Successful job searches: We have placed 48 of our 54 alumni (89%) at institutions of higher education across the country, with 85% of these being tenure-track positions.
• Campus locations in the Boston metropolitan area, a hub of biomedical research in academia and industry as well as a city rich in culture, sports and access to outdoor activities and extensive public transportation.

The application deadline for positions beginning in the fall of 2026 is March 15, 2026.  Later applications will be considered if positions are available.  Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents with no more than two years of postdoctoral training at the time of their appointment to the program. We are looking for scholars who are passionate about research, want to develop skills critical for an academic research career and to gain experience with innovative teaching practices, and are committed to increasing diversity in the academic environment.

For additional information on the Tufts IRACDA program and application procedures, please visit our website, or contact us with questions.

Posted 8/18/25
Assistant Scientist, Bioinformatics
Emory University School of Medicine

The Suthar lab at Emory University School of Medicine is currently looking for a Bioinformatician to join their lab. See details to apply for the position in the link below.

Assistant Scientist, Bioinformatics 

Posted 7/11/25
Paid Fellowship
Leidos Public Health Division

Leidos Public Health Division has a 3-month paid fellowship program for a graduate level scientist specialized in Bioinformatics science and pipeline development.  The graduate fellow will work with Leidos on bioinformatics projects of public health importance.  The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Transcriptomics, NGS data analysis, including QC, assembly, annotation, alignment, variant detection, and preferably phylogenetic analysis of microbial genomes and metagenomes. Extensive hands-on experience with bioinformatics pipeline development using Nextflow is expected. This fellowship may be extended beyond 3 months and is open to telecommuting, location preferred Atlanta, GA.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy bioinformatics data pipelines and workflows using Nextflow.
• Develop and execute bioinformatics algorithms and workflows in HPC (high-performance computing) environments.
• Write customs scripts and software to perform bioinformatics analysis using Python, Perl and/or R.
• Perform bioinformatics analysis using open-source bioinformatics tools as well as licensed proprietary software such as CLC Genomics Workbench and Geneious. Support modeling and simulation of evolutionary and population biological process using Bayesian inference and/or genetic algorithms.
• Use statistical analysis tools, interpret and communicate results.
• Develop tools for visualizing complex biological datasets and able to interpret and communicate results as well as uncertainty to a diverse group of customers.
• Develop and maintain highly curated genomic sequence databases, signature databases for virulence and AMR markers, strain type and pathogen type markers.
• Work together with the DevOps team in adopting best software engineering practices for tool and workflow development.
• Assist with developing standard operating procedures for bioinformatics analyses.
• Supports public health researchers in creating and submitting publication and poster presentations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A master's degree in bioinformatics, genomics, molecular biology, genetics or related field 2+ years of hands-on bioinformatics experience through academic or research work.
• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Experience in developing pipelines using Nextflow, Snakemake, and/or Workflow Description Language (WDL).
• Experience with processing of high-throughput data and possessing strong data management and analysis skills.
• Experience working in Linux environments and broad experience with open source bioinformatics tools
• Proficient coding/scripting in Python, R, Perl
• Experience working in a high-performance computing environment
• Strong communication skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A PhD degree in bioinformatics, genomics, molecular biology, genetics or related field
• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Hands on bioinformatics development experience in public health
• Experience in designing and conducting training workshops to the bioinformatics community on latest bioinformatics methods and concepts
• Previous internship or fellowship experience at the CDC or other public health agencies

ELIGIBILITY

Applicants should demonstrate a strong interest in careers focused on bioinformatics development and public health. To be eligible, candidates must:

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Hold a Master’s or Ph.D. degree (preferred) in bioinformatics, genomics, molecular biology, genetics, or a closely related field from an accredited institution
• OR be a current Ph.D. candidate expecting to graduate by May 2026
• Be able to successfully pass a background check for CDC clearance
• Successfully complete a bioinformatics development exercise

Location: 100% remote with preference for metro Atlanta, GA

Original Posting:

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $55,250.00 - $99,875.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Posted 3/14/25 
Laboratory Technician Position
I2 Pure

Seeking a laboratory technician to support R&D lab activities for I2Pure, a local for-profit, early-stage company. Workload is anticipated to be 8 - 12 hours per week split across 2 - 3 days. Work hours are variable depending on company need and applicant availability. Work activity will include assisting with laboratory experiments and assays, growing and culturing media plates, keeping research notes, organizing laboratory environment and maintaining laboratory hygiene, and other related tasks.

Hands-on experience in a laboratory environment is required. Educational laboratory experience may be sufficient depending upon depth of hands-on experience.

Educational focus and laboratory experience in the fields of microbiology, analytical chemistry or biochemistry is preferred.

Hourly pay is $24-30 per hour depending on experience.

I2Pure is a healthcare technology company dedicated to advancing the world of health and biosafety by preventing infections and disease through its patented, non-toxic molecular iodine platform. I2Pure’s mission is to prevent pathogenic threats to the world. Our technology can be used across virtually every facet of surgical and therapeutic interaction with human or animal tissue to prevent infection. The platform technology can be delivered via solutions, polymers and coatings and can be extended into medical devices, antisepsis, cosmetics, water safety, food safety and preservation, aquaculture and more. For more information about I2Pure, visit https://www.i2pure.com.