A postdoctoral researcher position is available immediately for an outstanding and self-motivated individual with strong laboratory and/or computational skills in microbiology and microbiome research. The researcher will become a key member of a vibrant and collaborative patient-oriented translational research program studying the role of the cervicovaginal microbiome in HPV-related cancers. The candidate should have significant wet lab experience in microbiology and microbiology laboratory techniques, but previous computational experience in microbial ecology, including experience with R, Python, and/or QIIME2, is preferred. Consideration will also be given to a candidate with strong computational skills in microbiome research willing to learn laboratory work. A collaborative mentoring plan to focus on either will be provided based on the trainee's skills and goals. Previous cancer biology experience is not required.

An outstanding research environment, new laboratory, and core facilities are available in the Zayed building, Radiation Oncology/ Experimental Radiation Oncology, and throughout the institution. We have an exceptional laboratory and administrative support team, including a very strong computational/ biostatistical team and an exceptional dual PI mentoring team dedicated to career development for all lab members.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
The researcher should be able to develop independent scientific goals and projects, devise and troubleshoot laboratory or computational protocols, and independently evaluate, resulting in research data and revising techniques or approaches to problems. The researcher must also work well in a team environment and take a leadership role in supervising the training of technicians and other laboratory personnel concerning proper laboratory techniques, the use of laboratory equipment, and safety procedures.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
The researcher should be able to develop independent scientific goals and projects, devise and troubleshoot laboratory or computational protocols, and independently evaluate, resulting in research data and revising techniques or approaches to problems. The researcher must also work well in a team environment and take a leadership role in supervising the training of technicians and other laboratory personnel concerning proper laboratory techniques, the use of laboratory equipment, and safety procedures.