Postdoctoral Researcher in Plant Microbiome: The Laboratory of Microbial Ecology (Laboratoire Ecologie Microbienne, LEM) at the Universite Claude Bernard Lyon 1 in France invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher position in plant microbiome resilience. The project, funded by the European Research Council Consolidator Award: MicroRescue, aims to understand mechanisms of microbiome rescue to promote resilience to climate change.
Designation: Postdoctoral Researcher
Research Area: Biodiversity, evolution, and biological adaptations: from macromolecules to communities
Location: Villeurbanne, France
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Ph.D. in ecology/evolution, microbial sciences, plant and soil sciences, or a related field.
- Working knowledge of plant-microbiome ecology or evolution.
- Experience with bioinformatic and statistical analyses of microbiome sequence data.
- Proficient in coding (R), using GitHub for version control, and working with high-performance computing clusters.
- Research experience in microbiology and plant experiments, including molecular biology, microbial cultivation, environmental bacteriology, and plant husbandry.
- Strong oral and written communication skills in English.
Job Description:
- Advance below-ground plant microbiome research.
- Investigate plant-microbiome responses to climate change.
- Understand how the activated microbiome can maintain plant- and soil microbiome functions during stress.
- Write and execute code in R, use GitHub for version control, and work with high-performance computing clusters.
- Conduct microbiological and plant experiments, including molecular biology, microbial cultivation, and environmental bacteriology.
- Work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit, in English, the following documents via the CNRS Job Portal:
- Current curriculum vitae.
- Cover letter describing interests and alignment of skills and experiences with the position.
- Contact information for three professional references.
Last Date for Apply: 13 December 2023
