[ES_JOBS_NET] Two Postdoc Positions in Environmental Microbiology at Stanford University

[Anne Dekas]

The Dekas Geomicrobiology Laboratory at Stanford University is accepting
applications for two postdoctoral research positions.

Each successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in a related field, a strong
publication record, research experience in microbial ecology, a desire to
learn/use nanoscale secondary ion mass spectrometry (nanoSIMS) and specific
expertise as indicated below. Interested candidates should send a complete
CV, cover letter, and a list of three professional references to Dr. Anne
Dekas at dekas at stanford.edu. Review of applications will begin on *December
20, 2017*, after which applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Applicants should indicate to which position they are applying (if both, a
preference should be indicated), as well as their earliest potential start
date on or after February 15, 2018 (Position 1) or April 1, 2018 (Position
2). Start dates as late as June 2018 may be considered, but earlier dates
are preferred.


*Position 1: Deep-sea microbiology and biogeochemistry *The Dekas
Laboratory seeks a postdoctoral researcher to lead a project on deep-sea
microbiology and biogeochemistry. Expertise in marine microbial ecology, as
well as one or more of the following techniques, is required: catalyzed
reporter deposition fluorescence in situ hybridization (CARD-FISH),
fluorescence activated cell sorting (FACS), stable isotope labeling, and/or
next-generation sequencing (e.g., Illumina amplicon sequencing,
metatranscriptomics). A set of samples collected along a transect west of
San Francisco (surface to 4500 m water depth) is available for this project
immediately, however an ability and willingness to perform additional
fieldwork at sea is desirable. This position is funded by the Simons
Foundation via an Early Career Investigator in Marine Microbial Ecology and
Evolution Award to Anne Dekas (PI).


*Position 2: Microbial ‘dark matter’ in terrestrial hot springs*The Dekas
Laboratory seeks a postdoctoral researcher to lead a project on the
physiological and ecological characterization of microbial candidate phyla
within Great Boiling Spring, Nevada. Expertise in microbial ecology, as
well as one or more of the following techniques, is required: catalyzed
reporter deposition fluorescence in situ hybridization (CARD-FISH), stable
isotope labeling, and/or enrichment culturing. Experience with
next-generation sequencing (e.g., Illumina amplicon sequencing) is also
preferred. Enrichment cultures from Great Boiling Spring are available for
this project immediately, however an ability and willingness to perform
additional fieldwork in Nevada is desirable. This position is funded by
NASA via an Exobiology Grant to Brian Hedlund, UNLV (PI), Anne Dekas,
Stanford (co-I),  Jeremy Dodsworth, CSUSB (co-I), Xavier Mayali, LLNL
(co-I) and Jennifer Pett-Ridge, LLNL (co-I), and will involve collaboration
and travel between institutes.

*The Dekas Laboratory at Stanford University*
The Dekas Laboratory is part of the Earth System Science Department within
the Stanford University School of Earth, Energy and Environmental Science.
The Lab investigates the activity of bacteria and archaea in the modern
environment, with an emphasis on single-cell measurements, with the goal of
understanding the role of microbial activity in the evolution of our
atmosphere and the future of our climate.  More information about the Lab
can be found at: https://dekaslab.stanford.edu/.

*Stanford is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants
will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran
status, or any other characteristic protected by law.*



-- 
Anne Dekas, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Department of Earth System Science
Stanford University
(650) 736-1225
https://dekaslab.stanford.edu/
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