Algal Microbiome Ecology - Postdoctoral Researcher
Algal Microbiome Ecology - Postdoctoral Researcher
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We are seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to work on algaemicrobe metabolic interactions and symbiosis using microbial physiology metaomics and isotope tracing techniques. The goal of the project is to gain a comprehensive understanding of the systems level resource allocation consequences of microscale symbioses between microbes and bioenergyrelevant algal crops. This position is in the Environmental Isotope Systems Group in the Nuclear and Chemical Sciences Division within the Physical and Life Sciences Directorate.
You will
- Contribute to the conception design and of research to address questions in sustainable bioenergy microbial ecology and hostmicrobe interactions.
- Conduct experiments with heterotrophic microbes (bacteria archaea fungi) in symbiotic relationships with algae.
- Characterize the mechanisms of metabolic exchange and chemical warfare between microbes and algae using physiological measurements genomic techniques and advanced imaging including nanoscale secondary ion mass spectrometry (nanoSIMS).
- Perform sample and data analysis and interpret results.
- Document research publish papers in peerreviewed journals and present results within the DOE community and at conferences.
- Pursue independent but complementary research interests and interact with a broad spectrum of scientists internally and externally to the Laboratory.
- Collaborate with scientists in a multidisciplinary team environment to accomplish research goals.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications :
- PhD in biology microbial ecology microbiology oceanography chemistry or a related field.
- Strong understanding of microbial and/or algal metabolism.
- Experience with microbial cultivation (microalgae or macroalgae fungi bacteria and/or archaea).
- Ability to perform independent research and use a scientific approach to solve problems.
- Effective ability to collaborate with a team of scientists of diverse backgrounds.
- Ability to travel to coordinate research with collaborators.
- Proficient verbal and written communication skills.
- Publication record in peer reviewed journals.
Qualifications We Desire
- Experience in microbial interaction research through controlled laboratory experiments or complex community manipulations.
- Experience in analysis of 16S rRNA community data and/or metagenomics metatranscriptomics metaproteomics metabolomics or other analytical methods (e.g. high resolution microscopy).
- Familiarity with isotope tracing methods (DNASIP or SIPnanoSIMS) or computational methods (biogeochemical models metabolic modeling).
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Position Information
This is a Postdoctoral appointment with the possibility of extension to a maximum of three years open to those who have been awarded a PhD at time of hire date.
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Employment Type
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