Biologist Research Scientist

Berkeley Lab’s (LBNL ) Environmental Genomics and Systems Biology (EGSB ) Division has an opening for a Biologist Research Scientist to carry out research on Agrobacterium and develop novel methods to transform bioenergy crops within the Plant Biosystems Design group at the Joint BioEnergy Institute (JBEI ).

 

In this role, you will make advances in our knowledge of agrobacterium-mediated transformation and design new strategies to improve upon this process.

 

This position has an anticipated start date of July 1, 2024.

 

What You Will Do:

• Carry out cutting-edge research in Synthetic Biology, Computational Biology, Functional Genomics, Microbiology, and Plant Biology.
• Lead, mentor, and train students, postdoctoral researchers, and other group members as necessary.
• Serve as Lab management of plant materials and logistics of shared resources.  
• Closely collaborate with other Berkeley Lab divisions, national laboratories, and academic institutions.
• Write manuscripts and contribute to grant proposals that lead to continued funding.
• Present research at international conferences and publish in high-impact, peer-reviewed journals. 
• Maintain an accurate and detailed laboratory notebook of all work performed to ensure that others could duplicate results.
• Attend group meetings and present status reports and scientific findings.

 

What is Required:

• A Ph.D. (or equivalent knowledge/training) in Microbiology, Functional Genomics, Synthetic Biology, or a related field.
• A minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in Agrobacterium Synthetic Biology, including the ability to carry out Agrobacterium mediated transformation.
• Extensive experience with functional genomics, including the ability to carry out various functional genomic techniques.
• Demonstrated experience writing grants, including a successful track record of getting funding (grants or fellowships).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills including a strong record of publication in high impact internationally recognized and peer-reviewed journals in the area of microbial genetics and synthetic biology, experience in the preparation and handling of scientific manuscripts, reports, and research posters.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills including experience performing collaborative research, and representing and promoting scientific projects to audiences of diverse technical backgrounds.

 

Desired Qualifications:

• A Ph.D. in Microbiology, Functional Genomics, Synthetic Biology, or a related field.
• A minimum of 4 years of experience serving as Postdoctoral Fellow.
• Strong computational skills, including proficiency with Python.

 

Notes:

• For first consideration, please apply with a curriculum vitae (CV) or resume by March 27, 2024.
• This is a full time, exempt from overtime pay (monthly paid), 2 year, Career-Track Term appointment that may be renewed to a maximum of five years or converted to Career appointment based upon satisfactory job performance, continuing availability of funds, and ongoing operational needs.
• This position is expected to pay an annual salary of $79,176-$126,696 per year for job code S05.1, which fits within the full salary range of $79,176-$190,044 per year. Salary for this position will be commensurate with the final candidate’s qualification and experience, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, certifications, and aligned with the internal peer group.
• 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.
• This position will be performed onsite at the Emeryville Station Operations Center located in building 978, 5885 Hollis Street, 4th floor, Emeryville, CA 94608.

 

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