[ES_JOBS_NET] Postdoc in algal-bacteria interactions

[Mayali, Xavier]

Postdoc at Livermore National Lab in algal-bacterial interactions

Lawrence Livermore National Lab is hiring a postdoctoral scientist to work on algal-bacteria interactions using multi-omics and stable isotope probing. The position will be mentored by Dr. Xavier Mayali (email mayali1 at llnl.gov<mailto:mayali1 at llnl.gov> for questions) and is funded by the US Department of Energy (DOE). This 3-Year position is a unique opportunity to experience the DOE national lab system and could lead to a permanent position given subsequent funding.

We have an opening for a Postdoctoral Researcher to work on host-microbe metabolic interactions and exchange in microalgae. This DOE funded project centered at LLNL supports a multi-institution research program (https://bio-sfa.llnl.gov), which is focused on sustainable and predictable bioenergy crop production. We use a community systems biology approach to gain a comprehensive understanding of the systems level resource allocation consequences of microscale symbioses between microbes and bioenergy-relevant crops. Primary analytical resources include high-throughput isotope probing, Cameca NanoSIMS 50 ion microprobe, other advanced microscopes, high performance computing, NMR facility, LC-MS/MS instrumentation, and active collaborations with external organizations such as UC Berkeley, MIT, NC State, U Illinois, LBNL, JGI, and EMSL. This position is in the Environmental Isotope Systems group of the Nuclear and Chemical Sciences Division.

Qualifications

  *   PhD in biology, microbial ecology, biochemistry, biophysics, chemistry, or a related field.
  *   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).
  *   Experience with cultivating microbes (microalgae, 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 and ability to travel to coordinate research with collaborators.
  *   Proficient verbal and written communication skills.
  *   Publication record in well-regarded refereed journals

Link:

https://www.llnl.gov/join-our-team/careers/find-your-job/all/microbial%20ecology/3743990002387546


Application deadline: 08 September 2023
Location: Livermore, CA

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