Postdoc: Soil Microbiome Assembly & Inoculant Design

DTU - Technical University of Denmark; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

DTU Bioengineering in Irvine, CA invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher to investigate soil microbiome assembly and its implications for soil inoculants. The project applies ecological and evolutionary theory to design strategies for engineering soil microbiomes.

The candidate will join an international team led by Professor Jennifer Martiny with access to cutting-edge infrastructure and interdisciplinary collaborations.

Qualifications

• PhD in microbial ecology, evolution, microbiology, or closely related area.
• Strong publication record in microbiome research.
• Experience with genomic and metagenomic analysis of microbial communities.
• Experience with field-based research.
• Experience collaborating or supervising at university level.
• Excellent written and oral English communication.

Responsibilities

• Establish, maintain, and sample large-scale field projects.
• Work independently with strong organizational skills.
• Collaborate with team and supervise junior researchers.
• Conduct fieldwork locally and internationally.

Education

PhD in microbial ecology or evolution

Tools

Genomic/metagenomic analysis

Omics technologies

Job description

DTU Bioengineering in Irvine, CA invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher to investigate soil microbiome assembly and its implications for soil inoculants. The project applies ecological and evolutionary theory to design strategies for engineering soil microbiomes.

The candidate will join an international team led by Professor Jennifer Martiny with access to cutting-edge infrastructure and interdisciplinary collaborations.