Employment Opportunities

Bioinformatics/Molecular Genetics Position

The Alliance for the Prudent Use of Antibiotics (APUA) is a global organization dedicated to improving antimicrobial use and containing drug resistance through research and education. Founded in 1981 and located on the Tufts Medical School Campus in Boston, APUA conducts its scientific and public health programs in coordination with affiliated chapters in over 60 countries and the leading national and international organizations.

Qualifications Post-Doctorate or doctorate with specialty in molecular genetics and bioinformatics; track record in grant development and peer-reviewed manuscripts. Working knowledge of systems biology, functional genomics, modeling, supervisory experience, and infectious disease background helpful.

Responsibilities Manages basic science grant projects and proposals. Manager of scientific consortia and staff teams engaged in research and grant writing.

  • Serves as PI or Co-PI and science staff team leader on NIH grants
  • Designs scientific/clinical research objectives and methodologies
  • Involves APUA's scientific advisory board
  • Analyzes genomic data on antibiotic resistance elements
  • Develops concepts on the emergence and spread of antibiotic resistance
  • Manages scientific network meetings and team projects
  • Prepares and presents reports and articles for peer review
  • Prepares and oversees grant proposals
  • Represents organization at national and international meetings concerning the genetics of antibiotic resistance.
  • Oversees specialized project related consultants. e.g. programmers
The Manager for Bioinformatics and Molecular Genetics reports to Executive Director and APUA scientific advisors and oversees program staff. This position may be full or part time contract position.

Application Please forward cover letter resume/CV to:

Human Resources
APUA
75 Kneeland Street
Boston, MA 02111-1901
apua@tufts.edu

 

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