Postdoc in Synthetic Biology & Metabolic Engineering

National Laboratory of the Rockies; Golden (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

National Laboratory of the Rockies in Golden, CO invites applications for a full-time Postdoctoral Researcher in Synthetic Biology and Bioconversion. The initial appointment is one year, with potential renewal up to three years.

The successful candidate will engineer a non-model but genetically amendable bacterium for aerobic conversion of C1 substrates to fuels and chemicals. Applicants must have recently earned a PhD and demonstrate strong experience in bacterial metabolism, genetics, and

Qualifications

• PhD recently earned in a relevant field.
• Experience in bacterial metabolism and genetics.
• Experience in development of biological systems.

Responsibilities

• Engineer a non-model, genetically amendable bacterium for aerobic conversion of C1 substrates to fuels and chemicals.

Skills

Bacterial metabolism

Genetics

Development

Education

PhD in a relevant field

Job description

National Laboratory of the Rockies in Golden, CO invites applications for a full-time Postdoctoral Researcher in Synthetic Biology and Bioconversion. The initial appointment is one year, with possible renewal up to three years.

The successful candidate will engineer a non-model but genetically amendable bacterium for aerobic conversion of C1 substrates to fuels and chemicals. Applicants must have recently earned a PhD and show strong experience in bacterial metabolism, genetics, and development