MDI Biological Laboratory
Updike Lab

Postdoctoral Researcher

Open position for a postdoctoral fellow in the Updike Lab at the Mount Desert Island Biological Laboratory in Bar Harbor, Maine.

Position Description

The Updike Lab at MDI Bio Lab uses Caenorhabditis elegans to investigate gene function in the germline, with a particular focus on epigenetic mechanisms that maintain germ cell identity.

Postdoctoral fellows will be expected to apply for NIH or equivalent external funding within their first two years. Projects are designed to be developed and taken forward by the postdoc as the foundation of an independent research program.

Basic Qualifications

  • Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in a relevant field
  • Ability to write academic papers and grant proposals

Special Position Requirements and/or Preferences

Ability to present research at conferences or seminars

The MDI Biological Laboratory celebrates and fosters an inclusive work environment and encourages people of all identities, perspectives, and backgrounds to apply.

Review of applicants will continue until the position is filled.

If you need assistance completing this application and uploading the required documents, please contact jobs@mdibl.org.

The MDI Biological Laboratory is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Posted: March 23, 2026

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