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Job Description

NOTE: This is a two-year Postdoctoral appointment with the possibility of extension to a maximum of three years.

We have an opening for a Postdoctoral Researcher to conduct research in the areas of computational systems biology. Your research will focus on the development of detailed system-level models of metabolism in microbial isolates and communities for examination of cross-cutting principlesthat regulate formation and maintenance of phototroph-microbial interactionsand their system-level resource allocation consequences. This research will involve development of multiple types of models including genome-scale steady state models. The purpose of this appointment is to promote cutting-edge science and requires day-to-day interactions with experimental biologists. This position is in the Biochemical and Biophysical Systems groupin the Biosciences and Biotechnology Division.

In this role you will

• Conduct research in computational microbiology in the areas of microbial ecology and bioenergy research.
• Develop genome-scale models of metabolism in bacteria and algae
• Examine interactions between microbes and the surrounding medium using methods such as dynamic flux balance analysis (FBA).
• Analyze system-levels of biochemical/biophysical processes
• Contribute to the conception design and execution of experiments and in silico analyses to address defined problems.
• Communicate with experimental biologists for systems biology studies.
• Work in a collaborative multidisciplinary team environment to accomplish goals.
• Publish research results in peer-reviewed scientific or technical journals and present results at external conferences seminars and/or technical meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• PhD in microbiology bioengineering computer science chemistry/biochemistry physics or related field.
• Knowledge of the concepts of microbial physiology (particularly metabolism) systems biology and dynamics of multi-cellular communities.
• Experience in mathematical modeling of networks.
• Proficient verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment and present and explain technical information.
• Desire and ability to work in a collaborative multidisciplinary team environment.

Qualifications we desire

• Experience using tools of linear programming and operations research.
• Experience in bioinformatics and computational analyses.
• Experience developing and using spatially multiscale dynamic reaction and transport models and familiarity with system-level modeling methods like FBA and tools like COBRA.

Additional Information

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• Work for a premier innovative national Laboratory
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)
• Collaborative creative inclusive and fun team environment

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