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Postdoctoral Researcher in Fermentation Engineering, Metabolic Engineering, and Synthetic Biology National Laboratory of the Rockies in United States

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Postdoc

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Chemistry

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Full funding available
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United States

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Los Alamos National Laboratory

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Keywords

Chemistry
Microbiology
Biomedical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Biology
Analytical Chemistry
Synthetic Biology
Biochemical Engineering
Metabolic Engineering
Bioreactor Technology

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Postdoctoral Researcher in Fermentation Engineering, Metabolic Engineering, and Synthetic Biology at the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR) in Golden, Colorado, United States.

This full-time postdoctoral opening is in the RRES Center and focuses on the biological conversion of syngas (CO2, CO, H2) by an anaerobic acetogenic bacterium. The broader center works across renewable energy and materials for a circular economy, including synthetic biology, bioconversion, analytical sciences, computational modeling, lignocellulosic chemistry, catalysis, polymer design, and upcycling.

Research areas and keywords: fermentation engineering, metabolic engineering, synthetic biology, microbiology, bioreactors, analytical chemistry, acetogens, anaerobic bacteria, bioprocess optimization, bioinformatics, bacterial metabolism.

Eligibility highlights: applicants must be recent PhD graduates within the last three years and hold a PhD in Fermentation Engineering, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, or a closely related field. Required experience includes bioreactor setup and optimization with gaseous feedstocks, HPLC/GC metabolite analysis, cultivation and genetic modification of non-model microbes, and synthetic biology for engineered strains. Preferred experience includes CRISPR or other advanced molecular biology methods, strong publication history, and familiarity with omics and genome-scale modeling.

Funding: this is a salaried postdoctoral role with an annual range of $76,600–$126,400 plus benefits such as medical, dental, vision, retirement, PTO, sick leave, and holidays. Relocation reimbursement may be available depending on eligibility.

Application: submit a cover letter and resume through the Workday application portal for this specific posting. The posting indicates an anticipated closing window of up to 30 days and may be extended.

Funding details

Full funding including tuition fees and living expenses is available for this position. The scholarship covers all educational costs and provides a monthly stipend.

How to apply

Please submit your application including a cover letter, CV, academic transcripts, and contact information for two references. Applications should be sent via the online portal before the deadline.

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