Postdoctoral Position in Bacterial Symbiosis: Join a collaborative research initiative at Dalhousie University to explore marine protist-bacterial symbiosis. This position, funded by the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, offers an opportunity to work with Dr. Erin Bertrand, Dr. Alastair Simpson, and Dr. Andrew J. Roger. The successful candidate will contribute to a novel project investigating Anaeramoeba and its symbiotic bacteria, utilizing innovative methodologies for metabolite profiling.
Postdoctoral Position in Marine Protist-Bacterial Symbiosis
Summary Table:
| Designation | Postdoctoral Position |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Marine Protist-Bacterial Symbiosis |
| Location | Halifax, N.S., Canada |
| Eligibility/Qualification | Ph.D. in Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, or related field |
| Significant research experience in microorganism cultivation and/or mass spectrometry-based methods | |
| Strong interest in protistology and mixed microbial samples | |
| Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively | |
| Annual Salary | $60,000 CAD plus benefits per annum |
| Last Date for Apply | July 1st, 2024 |
Designation: Postdoctoral Researcher
Research Area: Marine Protist-Bacterial Symbiosis
Location: Halifax, N.S., Canada
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Ph.D. degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, or related area required.
- Significant research experience in cultivation of microorganisms and/or mass spectrometry-based methods to investigate metabolism and/or cell biology of non-model system microbes.
- Strong interest in learning new approaches, method development, and collaboration with an international team.
- Strong communication skills (written and oral), experience with work as part of a team as well as independently.
Job Description:
- Develop and optimize methods for investigating marine protists and their symbiotic bacteria.
- Collaborate closely with researchers from Dalhousie University, Uppsala University (Sweden), and Caltech (USA).
- Utilize Anaeramoeba as a model system for method development.
- Conduct culture and sample preparation optimization for mass spectrometry-based metabolite profiling.
- Demonstrate flexibility in working hours and willingness to travel to collaborators’ laboratories.
How to Apply: Applicants must submit a letter of application, a statement of research interests, curriculum vitae, and the names of two references addressed 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
Last Date for Apply: July 1st, 2024
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