Plant Synthetic Biology Postdoc - Engineered Devices

University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, invites applications for a grant-funded bioengineering position focused on turning plants into engineered devices. The role emphasizes cloning, circuit design, and validation in yeast or bacterial systems before final plant installation.

Applicants should hold a post-doctorate in a related field with strong publications and demonstrated ability to meet deadlines. On-site at UT Agricultural Campus in Knoxville, TN.

Qualifications

• Post-Doctorate in molecular biology, cell biology, biotech or related field, with transcripts.
• Publications in molecular biology, cell biology, biotechnology or related field.
• Experience in bioengineering of at least one chassis organism.
• Strong cloning and circuit design experience with publications.

Responsibilities

• Work on bioengineering plants as a chassis to achieve various functions.
• Reimagine plants as engineered devices capable of non-native functions.

Skills

Cloning

Circuit design

Bioengineering

Education

Post-Doctorate in molecular biology or related field

Job description

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, invites applications for a grant-funded bioengineering position focused on turning plants into engineered devices. The role emphasizes cloning, circuit design, and validation in yeast or bacterial systems before final plant installation.

Applicants should hold a post-doctorate in a related field with strong publications and demonstrated ability to meet deadlines. On-site at UT Agricultural Campus in Knoxville, TN.