Post Doctoral Fellow

Emory University

Postdoctoral researcher studying viral genomics and metagenomics at Emory University. Leading computational projects and collaborating with clinical and research teams in a close-knit environment.

Posted 7/14/2026full-timeAtlanta • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in viral genomics and metagenomics, with a strong background in phylogenetics and experience in computational biology. Proficient in cloud platforms and command-line Linux/UNIX systems, with a commitment to scientific communication and collaboration.

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PhD In BioinformaticsExperience With Massively Parallel Sequencing DataProficiency With Command-Line Linux/UNIX SystemsBackground In PhylogeneticsExperience Working On Cloud Platforms

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Hard Skills

Viral GenomicsMetagenomicsComputational BiologyPhylogeneticsMassively Parallel Sequencing DataCommand-Line Linux/UNIX SystemsBasic Software Engineering PracticesWet Lab Sequencing MethodsOpen-Source Software ContributionScientific Writing

Soft Skills

Outstanding Written CommunicationStrong Oral CommunicationSuperior Organizational SkillsAbility To Work Effectively With Colleagues

Tools & Technologies

Cloud PlatformsVersion Control Systems

Industry Keywords

VirologyEvolutionary BiologyComputational ProjectsPopulation-Level Virus Evolution

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudLinuxUnix

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Study viral genomics and metagenomics
Lead computational projects investigating population-level virus evolution
Conduct research and publish findings
Contribute to the professional development of students
Collaborate with research associates in the wet lab

Requirements

What you’ll need

PhD in bioinformatics, computational biology, evolutionary biology, virology or related
Background in phylogenetics and/or metagenomics
A track record of outstanding written and verbal communication
Superior organizational skills
Experience working with massively parallel sequencing data
Experience working on cloud platforms
Proficiency with command-line Linux/UNIX systems
Use of basic software engineering practices such as version control
A history of, or interest in, contributing to open-source software is beneficial
Experience with wet lab sequencing methods is beneficial.
Excellent scientific writing ability and strong oral communication skills
The ability to work effectively and collegially with colleagues.
Additional qualifications as specified by the Principal Investigator.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Professional development opportunities
Health insurance
Flexible work arrangements