Postdoctoral Positions in Metabolic Interactions: We are actively seeking two motivated and creative postdoctoral researchers to join our international, interdisciplinary team for a project focused on metabolic interactions and mortality in phytoplankton. If you are passionate about exploring the mysteries of marine microbe-microbe interactions, metabolic fluxes, and their impact on the growth and survival of micro-algae, we invite you to join our research efforts. These positions are available in Israel and the United States.
| Designation | Research Area | Location | Eligibility/Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postdoctoral Researcher | Metabolic Interactions and Mortality in Phytoplankton | Israel and the United States | PhD in biology, environmental sciences, chemistry, engineering, biophysics, computer sciences, or related disciplines; Experience in plant, algae, or bacterial culturing, metabolism, and flux modeling is advantageous. |
Job Description:
Postdoctoral Positions in Metabolic Interactions and Mortality in Phytoplankton
Micro-algae in the world’s oceans play a crucial role, performing half of the Earth’s photosynthesis. Our project aims to answer fundamental questions related to the growth and mortality of micro-algae in ocean ecosystems. We are particularly interested in understanding the role of microbe-microbe interactions in reducing mortality and the potential of genome-scale metabolic models to shed light on these processes.
As a postdoctoral researcher, you will work in an international and interdisciplinary team, collaborating on cutting-edge research in marine biology. You will investigate how interactions among globally abundant marine microbes modify metabolic fluxes within and between organisms, contributing to our understanding of marine ecosystems.
Requirements:
- PhD in biology, environmental sciences, chemistry, engineering, biophysics, computer sciences, or related disciplines.
- Strong motivation, curiosity, and creativity.
- Experience with plant, algae, or bacterial culturing, as well as metabolism and flux modeling, is an advantage.
How to Apply: If you are enthusiastic about contributing to this exciting research project, please contact the following individuals for more information:
- Prof. Daniel Sher, Department of Marine Biology, University of Haifa, Israel – dsher@univ.haifa.ac.il
- Dr. Haim Treves, School of Plant Sciences and Food Security, Tel Aviv University, Israel – htreves@tauex.tau.ac.il
- Prof. Daniel Segrè, Department of Biology, Faculty of Computing and Data Science, Boston University, USA – dsegre@bu.edu
Please express your interest by contacting the relevant individual via email.
Last Date for Apply: Ongoing
We welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences who are excited to contribute to our research in this fascinating field. Join us in unraveling the mysteries of metabolic interactions and mortality in phytoplankton and making a significant impact on our understanding of marine ecosystems.
