Postdoctoral Researcher – Synthetic Biology and Metabolic Engineering

National Renewable Energy Laboratory; Golden (CO); Presencial; USD 77.000 - 126.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR) seeks a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Synthetic Biology and Bioconversion group to engineer a non-model but genetically amenable bacterium for aerobic conversion of C1 substrates to fuels and chemicals. Initial appointment is one year with possible renewal up to three years.

The successful candidate will conduct metabolic engineering and synthetic biology work, publish results, and collaborate across disciplines in a mission-driven lab near Golden, CO.

Formación

• Must be a PhD graduate within the last three years.
• Strong understanding of bacterial metabolism and genetics.
• Experience in metabolic engineering and synthetic biology including designing synthetic operons, constructing plasmids, and genome editing.
• Experience in development and implementation of synthetic biology tools.
• Strong safety record and ability to deliver high-quality results within aggressive timelines.

Responsabilidades

• Work safely and independently in a laboratory setting
• Plan, execute, and troubleshoot research
• Collaborate effectively with others within and across disciplines
• Communicate scientific results effectively, both in written and oral formats
• Author peer-reviewed publications

Conocimientos

Bacterial metabolism

Genome editing

Synthetic biology tools

Adaptive laboratory evolution

Herramientas

Plasmid construction

Genome sequencing

Metabolic models

Descripción del empleo

Posting Title Postdoctoral Researcher - Synthetic Biology and Metabolic Engineering . Location CO - Golden . Position Type Postdoc (Fixed Term) . Hours Per Week 40 . Working at NLR NLR is located at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Golden, Colorado is the nation's primary laboratory for energy systems research and development. Join the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR), where world-class scientists, engineers, and experts are accelerating energy innovation through breakthrough research and systems integration. From our mission to our collaborative culture, NLR stands out in the research community for its commitment to an affordable and secure energy future. Spanning foundational science to applied systems engineering and analysis, we focus on solving complex challenges to deliver advanced, secure, reliable, and cost-effective energy solutions. Our work helps strengthen U.S. industries, support job creation, and promote national economic growth. At NLR, you'll find a mission-driven environment supported by state-of-the-art facilities, multidisciplinary research teams, and strong collaborations with industry, academia, and other national laboratories. We offer robust professional development opportunities, and a competitive benefits package designed to support your career and well-being.

Job Description

The RRES Center at NLR has an opening for a full time Postdoctoral Researcher within the Synthetic Biology and Bioconversion group. The initial appointment is for one year, with possible renewal up to three years. The successful candidate will conduct metabolic engineering and synthetic biology to engineer a non-model, but genetically amendable, bacterium for aerobic conversion of single carbon (C1) substrates to fuels and chemicals.

Responsibilities

• Work safely and independently in a laboratory setting
• Plan, execute, and troubleshoot research
• Collaborate effectively with others within and across disciplines
• Communicate scientific results effectively, both in written and oral formats
• Author peer-reviewed publications

Basic Qualifications (Recent PhD)

Must be a recent PhD graduate within the last three years. Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.

Additional Required Qualifications

• Strong understanding of bacterial metabolism and genetics
• Research experience in metabolic engineering and synthetic biology including designing synthetic operons, constructing plasmids, and genome editing
• Experience in development and implementation of synthetic biology tools
• Strong safety record
• Ability to deliver high-quality results within aggressive timelines

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience performing adaptive laboratory evolution
• Experience working with non-model bacteria
• Experience with whole genome sequencing and analysis
• Experience using metabolic models
• Experience generating and analyzing systems biology datasets such as proteomics, transcriptomics, metabolomics, and fluxomics

Job Application Submission Window

The anticipated closing window for application submission is up to 30 days and may be extended as needed.

Annual Salary Range (based on full-time 40 hours per week)

Job Profile: Postdoctoral Researcher / Annual Salary Range: $76,600 - $126,400

Benefits Summary

• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• short-term disability insurance*
• pension benefits*
• 403(b) Employee Savings Plan with employer match*
• life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
• personal time off (PTO) and sick leave
• paid holidays

Some positions may be eligible for relocation expense reimbursement.

Badging Requirement

NLR is subject to Department of Energy (DOE) access restrictions. All employees must also be able to obtain and maintain a federal Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card as required by Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12), which includes a favorable background investigation.

Drug Free Workplace

NLR is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace in accordance with the federal Drug-Free Workplace Act and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug. If you are offered employment at NLR, you must pass a pre-employment drug test prior to commencing employment. Unless prohibited by state or local law, the pre-employment drug test will include marijuana. If you test positive on the pre-employment drug test, your offer of employment may be withdrawn.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard basis of age (40 and over), color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic partner status, military or veteran status, national origin/ancestry, race, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding), sexual orientation, and any other applicable status protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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Additional Information

The National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR) is the U.S. Department of Energy's primary national laboratory for critical minerals, energy innovation, and energy security. With locations in Golden and Boulder, Colorado, Fairbanks, Alaska, and a satellite office in Washington, D.C., NLR bridges foundational research with practical applications to develop and bring to scale new energy materials and technologies that lower energy costs, drive economic growth, and deliver abundant and reliable energy. NLR is subject to Department of Energy (DOE) access restrictions. All candidates must be authorized to access the facility per DOE rules and guidance within a reasonable time frame for the specified position in order to be considered for an interview and for hiring. DOE rules for site access during the interview process depend on whether the candidate is interviewed on-site, off-site, or via telephone or videoconference. All employees must also be able to obtain and maintain a federal Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card as required by Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12), which includes a favorable background investigation. Additionally, DOE contractor employees are prohibited from participating in certain Foreign Government Talent Recruitment Programs (FGTRPs). If a candidate is currently participating in an FGTRP, they will be required to disclose their participation after receiving an offer of employment and may be required to disengage from participation in the FGTRP prior to commencing employment. Any offer of employment is conditional on the ability to obtain work authorization and to be granted access to NLR by the Department of Energy (DOE).