Space Fungal Biology Postdoc & Research Fellow

Ciencia Puerto Rico; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health in Baltimore seeks a Postdoctoral Fellow or Research Associate to study fungal melanin's role in protecting cells against space-related stressors. The work focuses on radiosynthesis mechanisms and fungal responses to radiation, temperature, humidity, pressure, and microgravity.

Ideal candidates will have a PhD and strong microbiology/fermentation experience, mass spectrometry, gene knockout in yeast, and UV-Vis spectroscopy expertise.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in microbiology, molecular biology, engineering, or related field.

Responsibilities

Skills

Microbiology research with fungi

Protein extraction

Mass spectrometry

Gene knockout in yeast

UV-Vis spectroscopy

Excellent communication

Independent and collaborative work

Research dedication

Long bench hours

Commitment to research goals

Education

Ph.D. in Microbiology or Molecular Biology or Engineering

Tools

Mass spectrometry

UV-Vis spectroscopy

Job description

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health in Baltimore seeks a Postdoctoral Fellow or Research Associate to study fungal melanin's role in protecting cells against space-related stressors. The work focuses on radiosynthesis mechanisms and fungal responses to radiation, temperature, humidity, pressure, and microgravity.

Ideal candidates will have a PhD and strong microbiology/fermentation experience, mass spectrometry, gene knockout in yeast, and UV-Vis spectroscopy expertise.