Postdoctoral Researcher – UNM METALS: The UNM METALS Superfund Research Center at the University of New Mexico is seeking a highly qualified candidate for a postdoctoral researcher position. The position involves investigating the interaction between fungi and plants to develop effective bioremediation technologies for metal mixtures in contaminated waters and soils impacted by uranium mining legacy. The postdoctoral researcher will play a key role in designing and conducting experiments, leading scientific publications and reports, and mentoring graduate and undergraduate students. The research includes collaborations with Native American communities and requires expertise in microbial culturing, molecular biology, bioinformatics, and interfacial chemistry.
Postdoctoral Researcher – UNM METALS Superfund Research Center
Table: Position Details
| Designation | Research Area | Location | Eligibility/Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postdoc | Bioremediation, Fungal-Plant Interaction, Bioinformatics | UNM METALS Superfund Research Center, University of New Mexico | Ph.D. in biology, environmental science, environmental engineering, or related fields |
Job Description:
- Investigate the interaction between fungi and plants for bioremediation technologies in metal-contaminated waters and soils.
- Design and conduct experiments, including microbial culturing, molecular biology, bioinformatics, and interfacial chemistry techniques.
- Lead writing tasks for scientific publications and reports.
- Mentor graduate and undergraduate students.
- Collaborate with Native American communities in research activities.
- Preferred qualifications include past experience with fungal bioinformatics, Illumina and Sanger sequencing, tree-building, and a strong publication record.
- Funding provided by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS).
How to Apply: Interested candidates should send their application to Drs. José Cerrato (jcerrato@unm.edu) and Jennifer Rudgers (jrudgers@unm.cdu) as a single PDF file containing a CV, names of 3 references, and a cover letter clearly stating how they meet the requirements for this position.
Last Date for Apply: Until position filled
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