Remote Senior Environmental Microbiology Scientist

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Fully remote work

Flexible hours

Health, dental and vision coverage

Retirement plan

Professional development funding

Access to analytical resources

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Research Scientist in Environmental Microbiology to lead remote investigations into microbial ecosystems and their environmental applications. You will analyze samples, design experiments, and interpret results to advance understanding of microbial functions in diverse ecosystems.

The role requires a PhD in Environmental Microbiology or related field, 5+ years of post-doctoral/industry experience, and strong bioinformatics skills (QIIME2, Mothur, R).

Qualifikationen

• PhD in Environmental Microbiology, Molecular Ecology, Biology, or related field.
• 5+ years post-doctoral or industry research experience.
• Experience with molecular techniques and microbial analysis methods.
• Proficiency in bioinformatics tools for microbial genomics and metagenomics (QIIME2, Mothur, R).
• Strong understanding of environmental processes and microbial ecology.
• Proven ability to design, execute and manage independent research projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, especially for publications.

Aufgaben

• Lead research projects on microbial communities in soils, water, and air.
• Design and execute molecular experiments (DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, qPCR, sequencing).
• Analyze microbial community structure with bioinformatics and statistics.
• Study microbes' roles in biogeochemical cycles and remediation.
• Develop protocols for microbial cultivation, isolation, and characterization.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and publish findings.
• Prepare manuscripts for high-impact journals and present at conferences.
• Manage budgets and mentor junior researchers or technicians.

Kenntnisse

Molecular techniques

Bioinformatics

Environmental microbiology

Remote research

Academic writing

Ausbildung

PhD in Environmental Microbiology

Tools

QIIME2

Mothur

R

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Research Scientist in Environmental Microbiology to lead remote investigations into microbial ecosystems and their environmental applications. You will analyze samples, design experiments, and interpret results to advance understanding of microbial functions in diverse ecosystems.

The role requires a PhD in Environmental Microbiology or related field, 5+ years of post-doctoral/industry experience, and strong bioinformatics skills (QIIME2, Mothur, R).