🧬 Research Assistant – Synthetic Genomics & Protein Engineering | Harvard Medical School

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🧬 Research Assistant – Synthetic Genomics & Protein Engineering | Harvard Medical School

Institution: Harvard Medical School – Nyerges Lab, Department of Genetics

📍 Location: Boston, Massachusetts, USA

💼 Position Available: Research Assistant

The Nyerges Lab at Harvard Medical School is inviting applications for a Research Assistant position to support cutting-edge research at the intersection of directed evolution, synthetic genomics, and protein engineering. The role focuses on screening computationally designed protein and RNA libraries using high-throughput sequencing-based workflows, with the goal of translating innovative technologies into next-generation therapeutics and clinical applications.

🔬 What You’ll Work On

Synthetic Genomics & Directed Evolution

Screen computationally designed protein and RNA libraries using directed evolution, high-throughput selection, and next-generation sequencing (NGS)-based technologies.

Molecular Biology & Genome Engineering

Perform molecular cloning, PCR, plasmid preparation, genome synthesis, and genome engineering experiments.

RNA & DNA Sequencing

Carry out DNA and RNA extraction, prepare RNA-seq and DNA sequencing libraries for Illumina and Oxford Nanopore platforms, and analyze sequencing datasets using bioinformatics tools.

Bacterial Engineering

Generate and characterize genome-engineered bacterial strains while supporting synthetic biology research.

Laboratory Management & Scientific Contributions

Maintain laboratory records, manage research supplies, and contribute to scientific manuscripts and publications.

🎯 Ideal Candidates

You hold a Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Engineering, or a related discipline.

You have strong laboratory experience in molecular biology, including PCR, cloning, plasmid preparation, and microbial techniques.

Hands-on experience with RNA extraction, RNA-seq library preparation, NGS workflows, or sequencing platforms such as Illumina or Oxford Nanopore is highly preferred.

Experience with E. coli genetics, bioinformatics, DNA sequence analysis, or Python programming will be an added advantage.

Candidates planning to pursue a PhD and willing to commit for approximately two years are encouraged to apply.

🌟 What You’ll Gain

Hands-on training and close mentorship from the Principal Investigator.

Opportunity to contribute to peer-reviewed publications with potential co-authorship or first authorship.

Exposure to synthetic genomics, protein engineering, directed evolution, and translational biomedical research.

Excellent preparation for future PhD, MD/PhD, fellowship, or biotechnology industry careers.

Competitive salary and comprehensive employee benefits offered by Harvard Medical School.

📄 How to Apply

Interested candidates can learn more and apply through the Nyerges Lab website:

🔗 Website: https://engineeringbio.science

📌 Job Details

Institution: Harvard Medical School

Department: Department of Genetics

Lab: Nyerges Lab

Role: Research Assistant

Location: Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Research Focus: Synthetic Genomics, Directed Evolution & Protein Engineering

Preferred Commitment: Approximately 2 Years

Visa Sponsorship: Not Available

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