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Postdoctoral Researcher in Soil Microbial Metagenomics and Climate Change University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in United States
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
Full funding availableDeadline
Jul 15, 2026
Country
United States
University
University of Illinois Urbana–Champaign

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Postdoctoral Researcher in Soil Microbial Metagenomics and Climate Change at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Department of Microbiology.
This opportunity is in microbiology, microbial ecology, environmental science, soil metagenomics, and related bioinformatics/computational biology areas. The project is supported by a DOE-funded grant and is affiliated with the Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology, with close collaboration with the Institute for Environmental Genomics and the DOE Joint Genome Institute.
The research will examine the impacts of long-term climate change on soil microbial communities and their functional dynamics, with emphasis on linking microbial diversity, genomic potential, and ecosystem processes. Possible approaches include metagenomic sequencing and analysis, genome-resolved metagenomics (MAG reconstruction, binning, annotation), long-read sequencing, epigenomics/DNA methylation analysis, integration of multi-omics datasets, and AI/machine learning for large environmental datasets.
Eligibility highlights: a PhD in microbiology, microbial ecology, bioinformatics, environmental science, or a related field; candidates expecting to defend before the start date may apply. A strong publication record is expected. Experience with metagenomics, bioinformatics, microbial ecology, and/or computational biology is highly desirable, and familiarity with genome binning, MAG reconstruction, long-read sequencing, and epigenetics is a plus. Strong communication, organization, teamwork, and English proficiency are required.
Funding is provided through a DOE-funded project. The post is a postdoctoral research appointment; no stipend amount is listed in the post.
Application deadline: 2026-07-15. To apply, contact Wei Qin and submit a cover letter, CV with two references, and PhD certificate or expected defense date.
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Full funding including tuition fees and living expenses is available for this position. The scholarship covers all educational costs and provides a monthly stipend.
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