The SynMicBio Laboratory in the School of Biological Sciences at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIUC) is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher in Integrative Multi-Omics and Synthetic Microbiology.
Project Scope & Collaborative Network
This multi-institutional research project brings together collaborative teams from UC Berkeley, MIT, and UNC to engineer programmable microbial systems and biocatalytic technologies for environmental polymer degradation and circular biomanufacturing. Key research responsibilities include:
- Conducting integrative multi-omics analyses (metagenomics, transcriptomics, metabolomics, and proteomics) on engineered bacterial communities.
- Developing synthetic biology constructs and metabolic flux models to optimize microbial degradation pathways.
- Collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams in computational biology, bioprocess engineering, and environmental biotechnology.
Position Details & Package
- Appointment: Full-time, renewable postdoctoral research contract.
- Location: Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Illinois, USA.
- Salary: Competitive postdoctoral salary scale according to NIH/NSF guidelines with health and retirement benefits.
Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Microbiology, Bioinformatics, Systems Biology, Environmental Biotechnology, or related disciplines.
- Strong background in multi-omics data integration, computational biology pipelines (R/Python), and microbial metabolic engineering.
- Proven track record of peer-reviewed publications and strong team communication skills.
How to Apply
Applications are evaluated on a rolling basis. Interested applicants should email a cover letter, CV, research statement, and contact information for three academic references to the SynMicBio laboratory director at SIUC.