Postdoctoral Position in Bacterial Symbiosis: Join Dalhousie University’s Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and Department of Biology in Halifax, N.S., Canada, for an exciting opportunity in investigating marine protist-bacterial symbiosis. This position, funded by the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, involves collaboration with international researchers from Uppsala University (Sweden) and Caltech (USA). You will work with Dr. Erin Bertrand, Dr. Alastair Simpson, and Dr. Andrew J. Roger to develop innovative methods for studying symbiotic relationships in Anaeramoeba and other marine protists.
Summary Table:
- Designation: Postdoctoral Research Fellow
- Research Area: Marine Protist-Bacterial Symbiosis
- Location: Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology/Department of Biology, Dalhousie University, Halifax, N.S., Canada
- Eligibility/Qualification: Ph.D. in Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, or related field
- Job Duration: Two years (possibility of renewal for a third year)
- Salary: $60,000 CAD per annum plus benefits
- Application Deadline: July 1st, 2024
- Start Date: As soon as possible
Job Description:
The successful candidate will develop and optimize methods for investigating marine protists and their symbiotic bacteria, focusing on Anaeramoeba as a model system. This includes optimizing culture and sample preparation for mass spectrometry-based metabolite profiling of host-symbiont interactions. The position also entails collaborating with international partners, fostering method development, and contributing to the Institute for Comparative Genomics community at Dalhousie University.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Ph.D. degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, or related field.
- Significant research experience in culturing microorganisms and/or mass spectrometry-based methods for investigating metabolism and cell biology of non-model system microbes.
- Strong experience in protistology and/or mixed microbial samples preferred.
- Demonstrated interest in learning new approaches, method development, and collaborating with an international team.
- Excellent communication skills (both written and oral), ability to work independently and as part of a team.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit a letter of application, a statement of research interests, curriculum vitae, and the names of two references to Drs. Andrew Roger, Alastair Simpson, and Erin Bertrand c/o Wanda Danilchuk, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Dalhousie University, P.O. Box 15000, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 4R2, CANADA. Email: wanda.danilchuk@dal.ca and andrew.roger@dal.ca.
Application Deadline: July 1st, 2024
Note: Dalhousie University is committed to diversity and inclusiveness. Candidates from underrepresented groups, including Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, racial minorities, women, and LGBTQ+ individuals, are encouraged to apply. Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority, although all qualified candidates are welcome to apply.
