Postdoctoral Researchers in Soil Microbiology: The Engineer Research and Development Center – Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory (ERDC-CRREL) is seeking two highly-motivated postdoctoral researchers to join their Soil Microbiology Group in Hanover, NH, USA. The researchers will work on interdisciplinary projects investigating the distribution and function of microorganisms in cold regions. The fellowship is expected to last for 1 year, with the possibility of follow-on years if funding is available.
Summary Table:
| Title | Postdoctoral Researchers in Soil Microbiology at ERDC-CRREL |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Microbiology, Environmental Microbiology, Environmental Science, Biology, Molecular Biology, Soil Science |
| Scholarship Description | The researchers will work on two interdisciplinary projects investigating the distribution and function of microorganisms in cold regions. |
| Eligibility | Candidates must have completed a PhD within the past 5 years and have experience with next-generation sequencing, bioinformatics, and statistical analysis of microbial datasets. |
| Required Documents | Cover letter, CV |
| How to Apply | Submit a cover letter and CV as a single pdf to Robyn A. Barbato, PhD by March 17, 2023. |
| Last Date | March 17, 2023 |
Research Area: The postdoctoral researchers will work in the field of soil microbiology, with a focus on microorganisms in cold regions. They will investigate the ecology of microbial communities in cold regions, permafrost thaw, disturbance, and terrestrial bioelectric signaling. The research will involve analyzing whole genome sequencing datasets of isolates from the CRREL ICE COLD Library for Biotechnology, which is a repository of microorganisms cultured from permafrost, snow, and terrestrial ice.
Scholarship Description: The postdoctoral researchers will work on two interdisciplinary projects investigating the distribution and function of microorganisms in cold regions. The first project involves analyzing amplicon and shotgun sequencing datasets to study the cryosphere in a changing climate. The second project involves analyzing whole genome sequencing datasets of isolates from the CRREL ICE COLD Library for Biotechnology. The researchers will be responsible for proper documentation of methods and data, as well as contributing to reports and research presentations.
Eligibility: Candidates must have completed a PhD within the past 5 years in Microbiology, Environmental Microbiology, Environmental Science, Biology, Molecular Biology, or Soil Science. Qualified candidates should have prior experience with next-generation sequencing, bioinformatics, and statistical analysis of microbial datasets. The candidate should also be driven to synthesize and document research findings through peer-reviewed publications and contribute to the team.
Required Documents: Candidates should submit a cover letter describing research experience and goals and a CV as a single pdf.
How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and CV as a single pdf to Robyn A. Barbato, PhD, at robyn.a.barbato@erdc.dren.mil by March 17, 2023.
Last Date: The last date to submit the application is March 17, 2023.
