Postdoctoral Scientist - Fisheries

Gloucester Marine Genomics Institute

Gloucester Marine Genomics Institute

Posted on Aug 27, 2025

Overview

Gloucester Marine Genomics Institute (GMGI) is an exciting independent research institute that addresses critical challenges facing our oceans, human health, and the environment through innovative scientific research and education. Our expanding research strategy uses molecular and genomic technologies to address Marine Biomedical Discovery and Healthy Oceans and Fisheries. GMGI is looking for a postdoctoral scientist to contribute to our Fisheries Team by conducting pioneering research that will improve the quantitative value of environmental DNA (eDNA) data, an area of focus for the Institute.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in processing and analyzing eDNA samples, especially using metabarcoding, qPCR, and/or ddPCR. Experience in data analysis and modeling of eDNA data and knowledge of common molecular laboratory techniques is highly desirable.

This position will require strong leadership skills, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work with multi-disciplinary teams of collaborators from academic, federal, and state fisheries labs.

Our Research Team Is Hiring!