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Postdoctoral Position— Environmental/Medical Microbiology and Chemistry Laboratory Print E-mail
A postdoctoral position is available in the Environmental/ Medical Microbiology and Chemistry Laboratory led by Professor Yun Wang in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Northwestern University (http://www.civil.northwestern.edu/people/profiles/wang.html). The position aims to understand roles of redox-active biomolecules in microbial physiology and biofilm development at redox interfaces, particularly with gradients of iron and oxygen. The research will involve combining mutagenesis screen, functional genomic profiling, and classical microbiological techniques to tackle down genes that affect microbial anaerobic survival and antimicrobial resistance mediated by extracellular electron transfer reactions between biomolecules and Fe(III). Applicants should have a strong background in microbial molecular genetics and functional genomics, with a Ph.D. in bacterial or fungal molecular biology, microbiology, biochemistry, or closely related fields, and must possess excellent communication skills. Research experience with Pseudomonas bacteria or Aspergillus fungi is desirable. The initial appointment is for one year; continuation beyond one year will be based upon performance and funding availability. Interested candidates should submit an application letter describing qualifications and research interests, a CV, and names of three references to Yun Wang (yun-wang @northwestern.edu; tel., 1-847-491-7232; fax, 1-847-491-4011). Review of applications will begin immediately. The position will remain open until filled.