Boletim Eletrônico Nº 1399 .: Oportunidades :.

Subject area
The position is within Biology/Biochemistry/Environmental Science.

Background
We seek a postdoctoral researcher within the field of environmental sciences and engineering to work in a multidisciplinary project involving the investigation of fungal-bacteria interaction in soils. In this investigation, we are using OMICS tools, including metabolomics and transcriptomics, as well as growth and microscopic investigations to determine the interactions between bacteria and fungi in soil. We want to identify the mechanisms of communications between bacteria and fungi as well as their role in each other growth and fitness. The researcher will investigate the role of endo and exobacterial interactions with different fungal isolates obtained from soil and interacting with plants.

Duties and responsibilities
The position as a postdoctoral researcher is intended to enable persons who have recently been awarded their doctoral degree, to consolidate and develop primarily their research skills. The postdoctoral researcher will be primarily in charge of the growth and experiments with fungi. Also, the postdoctoral fellow will be responsible to analyze volatile organic compounds (VOCs) via GC/MS, so good GC/MS instrumentation knowledge is important, as well as having skills working with microorganisms, such as bacteria and fungi. If the student has also molecular biology skills, such as transcriptomics and metagenomics, it will be a beneficial. Some bioinformatics knowledge would be beneficial as well. The researcher shall spend his or her working hours mainly on research but will be also responsible for the technical and administrative day-to-day management of students working in the project.

Assessment criteria
The researcher should have a strong background in the field of microbiology or biochemistry. Besides, the candidate should have some experience in transcriptome and metabolome. Knowledge in microbiology and GC/MS. Any experience in mycology and molecular biology is an advantage. Good oral and written communication skills in English are mandatory. General assessment criteria include good interpersonal skills and an ability to cooperate in an interdisciplinary environment and be able to work in a team. A demonstrated ability and desire to pursue an academic career is also of importance.

Information
The position is a position for a fixed term of one year, with potential to extend for three or more years. The salary depends on the successful candidate's qualifications and experience. For more information, please contact Debora F. Rodrigues, dfrigirodrigues@uh.edu, +1-713-743-1495. University of Houston actively pursues an equal work environment and values the qualities that diversity adds to our operations.

Application
Initial screening of applications will be made via email to Dr. Rodrigues.
For the application to be complete, the following electronic documents must be included:
- A cover letter, outlining how you believe your experience can contribute to the project
- CV with a relevant description of your overall qualifications and experience
- Copies of relevant course/degree certificates and references verifying eligibility and criteria met
- PDF of Scientific publications for consideration (maximum of 10) (Not only publication list.)
- Name of 2 to 3 Professors that can serve as references for your application

Only documents written in English can be reviewed.

Fonte: Solange Kazumi Sakata (USP)