Molecular Microbiology Postdoctoral research position 2013 - United States

A postdoctoral research position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Ravi Barabote (http://www.uark.edu/ua/barabote/) in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Arkansas. The successful candidate will be involved in research focused on genome-level understanding (transcriptomics and proteomics) of the interactions of thermophilic cellulose-degrading bacteria with plant cell wall. The research project involves extensive transcriptomic (using RNAseq) and proteomic analyses of thermophilic cellulolytic bacteria exposed to a variety of growth conditions, as well as the usage and development of bioinformatics approaches/tools to integrate and analyze the high-throughput expression data. Additionally, target genes identified from these analyses will be genetically engineered in the bacteria to study function. The goal of the project is to develop a deep understanding of the shifts in bacterial physiology and metabolism in response to various growth conditions.


Minimum Qualifications: A Ph.D in the areas of molecular microbiology or closely related fields with strong research background in bacterial physiology and genomics is required. Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment is essential. Candidates must possess good written and verbal communication skills. The candidate will be expected to work in a team environment, assist other researchers in the lab, prepare manuscripts for publication, and contribute to grant proposal preparation.


Preferred Qualifications: Documented evidence (eg. publication record) of prior experience in bacterial genetics, functional genomics, and bioinformatics is preferred. Experience in analyzing bacterial genome and transcriptome data, and experience in bioinformatics programming is highly desired.


The University of Arkansas is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University welcomes applications without regard to age, race, gender, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation. Applicants must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States. All applicants are subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

To apply

To apply for the position, please email your CV with a cover letter and have three letters of recommendation sent directly to Dr. Barabote (barabote@uark.edu). Applications can also be mailed to the following address: Dr. Ravi Barabote, Department of Biological Sciences, 850 W Dickson Street, SCEN 601, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR 72701. For additional information, please visit https://jobs.uark.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=54030

Expires: May 11, 2013

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