哈佛大学微生物学博士后

Postdoctoral Position in Microbial Geochemistry : Cambridge, MA

Employers:

Harvard University School of Engineering and Applied Sciences 

Location(s):

Cambridge, MA

Posted:

August 12, 2010

Expires:

October 11, 2010

Job Tag(s):

postdoc,microbiology,biogeochemistry,environmental,biodiversity,molecular biology

Description:

A postdoctoral position is available in the Microbial Geochemistry Laboratory lead by Professor Colleen Hansel in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences at Harvard University to conduct research on the biological production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in freshwaters. The postdoctoral research will involve isolating new organisms (algae, bacteria, and/or fungi) involved in the production of extracellular ROS at several freshwater sites and characterizing the biogeochemical controls on ROS production by the new isolates as well as bacterial/fungal cultures that contribute to metal redox processes already available in the Hansel lab.

Applicants should have a degree in microbiology or a related field and ideally experience with microbial cultivation techniques. This research will expand to biological ROS controls on metal cycling (e.g., Mn, Hg, Fe) so a basic understanding or comfort in metal biogeochemistry is preferred. This research is part of a collaborative project so the postdoctoral scientist will be expected to work as part of a multidisciplinary research group, mentor graduate and undergraduate students, manage research projects, and possess excellent communication skills.

Contact:

The position is available immediately for the duration of one year with the possibility of extension for up to 3 years. Applications should contain: a curriculum vitae (CV) including a full list of publications, a letter (one-page maximum) describing their strengths for the research project, and names and contact details for three people who may be asked for references. Applications should be emailed in PDF format to hansel@seas.harvard.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately. The position will remain open until filled.

Harvard University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply.