Research Associate Plant Microbiome Research

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Research Associate Plant Microbiome Research
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Position Title:
Research Associate Plant Microbiome Research
Position Type:
Post-Doctoral Research Associate
Application Review Begins:
Monday, March 07, 2022
Application Deadline:
Sunday, March 27, 2022
Institution:
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Department/Division:
Department of Biological Sciences
Field (e.g., systematics):
Plant Microbiome Ecology
City:
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
General Information:
Postdoctoral research position as part of a collaborative research team funded by National Science Foundation Microbiome Theory and Mechanisms collaborative grant. The project also includes labs at University Florida, Boise State University and University Wisconsin-Madison. The post-doctoral position will be based at **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. but work within the larger team investigating successional processes in the microbial communities associated with carnivorous pitcher plants. The plants host diverse microbiomes as part of a detrital food web of invertebrates. The project will employ interdisciplinary approaches including molecular genetics, biochemistry, ecological modeling, multivariate statistics and biogeographical analysis to characterize microbiome succession, functions and host interactions in this novel plant-microbe model system.
The researcher will contribute to intercontinental comparison of microbiome succession in field populations, but also run manipulative field experiments at the UWM field site at Cedarburg Bog to examine host effects on microbial community composition and functions using genetic analysis, hydrolytic enzyme activities and community metabolic profiling. There will be some flexibility for the researcher to explore research within areas related to the project.
The project at UWM will contribute to a multi-site, intercontinental comparison of microbiome succession in field populations, as well as specific manipulative experiments based around how host status influences microbial composition and functions. Summer fieldwork at UWM’s field station at Cedarburg Bog will be an important part of the research project. The post-doc will examine bacterial community composition and functions, using biochemical enzyme activity assays, and measurements of nutrient transformations, and also prepare samples for 16S rRNA amplicon sequencing and metagenome and metatranscriptome analysis.
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********Qualifications/Requirements:
The ideal candidate will have experience in microbial ecology, fieldwork and expertise in microbial diversity analysis including bioinformatics. Some experience in microbial diversity, metatranscriptomics analysis, biochemical enzyme assays or food web ecology is desirable.
Qualified post-doctoral candidates will have experience in microbial ecology and/or biogeochemistry and have some familiarity with fieldwork. Experience with Bioinformatics analysis of microbial diversity data is highly desirable. The ideal candidate will have at minimum, a Master’s degree in microbiology, ecology, biochemistry or related field. Candidates with a PhD research experience will be preferred.
Excellent communication skills are required to liaise with PIs and students in the large project team. Ability to read, analyze and interpret professional journals and technical procedures and ability to analyze data and write scientific reports are critical.
Ability to work independently at wetland field sites will be required.
UWM is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer, and part of a Title IX public institution.
Responsibilities:
The candidate will be responsible for collaborating in designing experiments, developing methods, leading and carrying out field and laboratory analysis, and collaborating in interpretation and reporting all results to the whole research team.
The post-doctoral researcher will also help mentor graduate and undergraduate research students, and will have diverse career development opportunities.
Nearby field site travel essential, travel for fieldwork at sites in other states possible.
Application Instructions (submission methods, etc.):
Please email Erica Young with questions about the position. ebyounguwm.edu
To apply, send the following to Erica Young via email: ebyounguwm.edu
• A detailed and up-to-date curriculum vitae (CV)
• Contact details for at least 3 research referees
• A covering letter explaining your interest in the position, highlighting your relevant expertise and outlining your career aspirations
• Any other documentation you think useful or relevant
Applications will be considered from date of submission. The candidate would ideally be available to start summer research planning and field work at the latest in mid May, 2022.
Web Link:
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Compensation Range:
$50K p.a. with annual increases.
Contact Name:
Erica Young, ebyounguwm.edu

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