Job Summary: The Pereira Lab at the Life Sciences Institute (LSI) seeks a dedicated postdoctoral research fellow. Our research integrates evolutionary systems and synthetic biology to tackle challenges in natural product discovery. The successful candidate will explore molecular mechanisms regulating metabolism in Streptomyces species and utilize advanced experimental and computational approaches to facilitate the discovery and production of natural products.
Designation
Research Fellow
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| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Evolutionary Systems, Synthetic Biology |
| Location | Ann Arbor, MI |
| Eligibility/Qualification | Ph.D. in relevant fields; 2+ years experience in microbial strain engineering and other specified skills. |
| Job Description | Focus on genome engineering, strain design, metabolomics analysis, and collaboration within a diverse research team. |
| How to Apply | Submit applications through the University of Michigan’s job portal. |
| Last Date for Apply | January 26, 2026, by 11:59 PM |
Research Area
- Natural Product Discovery
- Synthetic Biology
- Evolutionary Systems
Location
- Ann Arbor Campus, Ann Arbor, MI
Eligibility/Qualification
- Required Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in Bioengineering, Biological Sciences, Synthetic Biology, Microbiology, Systems Biology, Bioinformatics/Computational Biology, Biochemistry, or related fields.
- Minimum two (2) years of experience in microbial strain engineering, cloning, and genome editing.
- Minimum two (2) years of experience in microbial cultivation and mass spectrometry.
- Proficiency in programming languages (e.g., Matlab, R, or Python) and statistical analysis related to omics datasets.
- Desired Qualifications:
- Experience in high-throughput methodologies and biochemical/molecular methods.
- Interest in mathematical modeling of metabolic and regulatory networks.
Job Description
As a Research Fellow, you will:
- Perform genome engineering of Streptomyces strains utilizing CRISPR and other methods.
- Design engineered strains for improved natural product yields.
- Conduct high-throughput metabolomics analysis and characterize engineered strains through various omics techniques.
- Collaborate with postdoctoral fellows and graduate students, mentor undergraduates, and assist in manuscript and grant preparation.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their applications through the University of Michigan’s job portal.
Last Date for Apply
January 26, 2026, by 11:59 PM
