Job Information
University of North Carolina- Chapel Hill Post-Doc Research Associate in NC-Chapel-Hill, United States
Vacancy ID: PDS004351
Position Summary/Description:
We seek a postdoctoral researcher with expertise in environmental microbiology, environmental engineering and molecular biology, particularly as applicable to bioinformatics and built environment or marine science. This postdoc will work on quantification and assessment of molecular pathogens in. The position is for 12 months, with an additional extension of up to one year possible with the generation of additional funding. The successful candidate will carry out molecular analysis including digital PCR and sequencing-based analysis of surface, water, and aerosol samples, and work with collaborators to generate collaborative reports and presentations, write scientific papers; and presenting research at national and international meetings. If the successful applicant is interested, the position may also involve experience in co-mentorship of undergraduate and/or graduate students, as well as teaching opportunities. The position will be housed in the UNC Noble Lab, in collaboration with the NSF ERC PreMiEr (https://premier-microbiome.org/what-is-premier/), which encourages a collaborative and supportive research environment.
Education and Experience:
Experience working with large microbiology and microbial-based datasets, bioinformatics, statistical analysis, and or modeling.