Postdoctoral Position: Bacteria: The Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research (NIOZ) is seeking a motivated postdoctoral researcher with expertise in microbiology, particularly microbial physiology and molecular ecology, to join a project investigating the role of Woeseiales bacteria in sediment nitrous oxide production. The position, based at NIOZ on Texel, offers a 32-month contract starting October 1, 2024, and provides opportunities for multidisciplinary collaboration, personal development, and excellent employment benefits.
Postdoctoral Position: The Role of Woeseiales Bacteria in Sediment Nitrous Oxide Production
| Position | Postdoctoral Researcher |
|---|---|
| Project Title | The Role of Woeseiales Bacteria in Sediment Nitrous Oxide Production |
| Location | Royal NIOZ, Texel, Netherlands |
| Duration | 32 months |
| Start Date | October 1, 2024 |
| Application Deadline | July 7, 2024 |
| Salary | Compliant with CAO-WVOI scale 10 |
Designation: Postdoctoral Researcher
Research Area: Microbial Physiology, Molecular Ecology, Metagenomics/Bioinformatics
Location: Royal NIOZ, Texel, Netherlands
Eligibility/Qualification:
- PhD in Microbiology with a specialization in microbial physiology or microbial ecology.
- Experience in quantifying bacterial growth and activity, especially in denitrifying bacteria.
- Skills in isolating novel microorganisms and conducting sediment microcosm experiments.
- Proficiency in molecular ecology and bioinformatics, including comparative genomics and metagenomics.
- Understanding of microbial respiratory systems and catabolic pathways.
- Interest in marine ecosystems and the nitrogen cycle.
- Strong multidisciplinary collaboration and teamwork skills.
Job Description: The postdoctoral researcher will focus on understanding the environmental conditions that influence N2O production by Woeseiales bacteria in marine sediments. Responsibilities include:
- Quantifying N2O production and nutrient consumption in bacterial cultures.
- Conducting sediment microcosm experiments to study denitrifying populations.
- Isolating and characterizing novel Woeseiales strains.
- Collaborating with scientists at NIOZ and Utrecht University, and supervising a PhD student working on related projects.
How to Apply: Interested candidates should apply through the NIOZ website. For more information about the vacancy, contact Dr. Pierre Offre. For procedural inquiries, email working@nioz.nl.
Last Date for Apply: July 7, 2024
