We have an opportunity for a Postdoctoral scientist, who will collaborate with a team of scientists to understand the role of microorganisms in regulating ecosystem responses to climate change. The successful applicant will be joining a new climate and environmental change research project that explores the role of microbial communities in organic nitrogen cycling. Applicants must have a Ph.D. and experience in a molecular biology-related field with a strong record of productivity. Experience with molecular techniques (DNA and RNA extraction, PCR, qPCR, cloning, primer development, tag sequencing) and basic bioinformatics skills (processing and analyzing illumina sequence data) are strongly desirable. Work will require travel to the Spruce and Peatland Responses Under Climatic and Environmental Change (SPRUCE) experiment in the Marcell Experimental Forest (Minnesota). The applicant will work with project collaborators at Iowa State University, University of New Hampshire, and Argonne and Oak Ridge National Labs. Job details are available at: http://kirstenhofmockel.org/opportunities. To apply, please provide a CV, references, and a cover letter including a brief statement of short- and long-term goals. For more information or to apply for the position, please contact Kirsten Hofmockel [email protected].
