Biochemist Postdoctoral fellow

Lawrence Berkeley National Lab’s (LBNL ) Environmental Genomics & Systems Biology Division has an opening for a Biochemist Postdoctoral Fellow to join the team.

 

In this exciting role, you will work as part of a cross-disciplinary team at the Joint BioEnergy Institute to develop and apply high throughput mass spectrometry approaches for discovering and characterizing enzymes, and metabolic pathways relevant to sustainable biofuels and bioproducts. Synthetic biology has the potential to revolutionize the production of biofuels, chemicals, materials, etc., however, we lack adequate understanding of many key enzymes. High throughput, specificity, and sensitivity analytical approaches are needed to complement synthetic biology approaches to enable rapid read-out of microbial and enzyme activities.

 

What You Will Do:

• Develop and apply surface-based mass spectrometry technologies for the characterization of microbial and enzyme activities relevant to sustainable energy and materials. 
• Deploy microfluidic and mass spectrometry approaches to support synthetic biology and enzyme discovery efforts. 
• Analyze and integrate results as part of a cross-disciplinary team. 
• Publish scientific papers in peer-reviewed journals and present findings at seminars and conferences.

 

What is Required:

• Ph.D. within the last four years in material science, chemical engineering, bioengineering, chemistry, biochemistry, chemical biology, or a related field.
• Experience performing biochemical assays.
• Experience working with analytical instrumentation. 
• Familiarity with microfabrication of PDMS devices. 
• Proven ability to perform independent research and organize data for publication and presentations.
• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with technical and scientific staff.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ingenuity in dealing with complex problems. 
• Strong publication record.

 

Desired Qualifications:

• Mass spectrometry experience, ideally using surface-based mass spectrometry techniques.
• Python programming experience.
• Clean room experience, ideally including microfluidics.
• Deep experience characterizing enzymes.
• Strong analytical background.
• Experience culturing microbes and/or plants.

 

Notes:

• This is a full-time 2 year postdoctoral appointment with the possibility of renewal based upon satisfactory job performance, continuing availability of funds and ongoing operational needs. You must have less than 3 years of paid postdoctoral experience. Salary for Postdoctoral positions depends on years of experience post-degree.
• This position is represented by a union for collective bargaining purposes.
• Salary will be predetermined based on postdoctoral step rates.
• This position may be subject to a background check. Any convictions will be evaluated to determine if they directly relate to the responsibilities and requirements of the position. Having a conviction history will not automatically disqualify an applicant from being considered for employment.
• Work will be primarily performed at Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, 1 Cyclotron Road, Berkeley, CA.

 

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