Postdoc: Fermentation & Metabolic Engineering

National Laboratory of the Rockies; Golden (CO); On-site; USD 77,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Pension benefits

401(k) employer match

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

National Laboratory of the Rockies seeks a Postdoctoral Researcher in Fermentation Engineering, Metabolic Engineering, and Synthetic Biology to join the RRES Center in Golden, CO. The role focuses on biological conversion of syngas using anaerobic acetogenic bacteria and involves cross-disciplinary collaboration across engineering and life sciences.

Initial one-year appointment with potential renewal up to three years.

Qualifications

• PhD in Fermentation Engineering or closely related field.
• Experience with bioreactors and gas-fed systems.
• Strong publication record and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute multidisciplinary research safely in the lab.
• Collaborate with researchers across teams and institutions.
• Communicate results effectively in writing and talks.
• Prepare and review publications and reports.

Skills

Independent work

Scientific communication

Team collaboration

Research planning

Education

PhD in Fermentation Eng./Molecular Biology/Microbiology

Tools

HPLC

GC

CRISPR

Genome editing

Job description

National Laboratory of the Rockies seeks a Postdoctoral Researcher in Fermentation Engineering, Metabolic Engineering, and Synthetic Biology to join the RRES Center in Golden, CO. The role focuses on biological conversion of syngas using anaerobic acetogenic bacteria and involves cross-disciplinary collaboration across engineering and life sciences.

Initial one-year appointment with potential renewal up to three years.