The J. Craig Venter Institute (“JCVI”), a
not-for-profit research institute dedicated to the advancement of the
science of genomics, is seeking a Post-Doctoral Fellow to join our
Synthetic Biology and Bioenergy group. The successful candidate will be
responsible for executing a funded research project focused on
developing a technology for finding optimal combinations of cellulases
for converting pretreated corn stover to sugars. The candidate will
engineer Saccharomyces cerevisiae strains using synthetic
biology techniques and establish assays to analyze the ability of the
generated strains to degrade cellulose.
The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in
Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, or a
related field; a background in biomass research; excellent publication
record; and proficiency in recombinant DNA work or genome engineering.
Experience in working with biomass hydrolysates and solid understanding
of the literature surrounding the associated protocols for working with
enzymes and hydrolysates are desired. The motivation and ability to
produce solid data in a timely manner and turn the work into
peer-reviewed publications are essential. Experience in synthetic
biology approaches, high-throughput experimentation, metabolic
engineering, protein expression, or metagenomic analysis is a plus.
JCVI offers an excellent working environment and a
competitive benefits package. For more information and to apply for this
position, please visit our website at
https://careers.jcvi.org/careers/
Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.