The Alkek Center for Metagenomics and Microbiome Research at the Baylor College of Medicine is seeking a highly-motivated and creative postdoctoral research scientist to examine mechanisms of microbiome influence on host physiology and development. Research will leverage the robust genetic and cell-biology toolbox of the high-thoughput amenable invertebrate host C. elegans to examine impact of a model core microbiome on host physiology and metabolism. Successful candidates will employ a broad range of molecular and systems-level techniques across disciplines (from genetics/genomics to microbiology to organismal biology), and will join a dynamic group of microbial ecologists, microbiologists, virologists and immunologists within the Center.
Minimum Education: Advanced degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) in genetics/genomics, molecular biology, systems biology or a closely related discipline.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Clear and effective communication skills;
- Scientific creativity, reliability, and independence in research;
- Research experience and/or demonstrated interest in host-microbial interactions.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Expertise and laboratory skills using a host or microbial genetic system (e.g. C. elegans, E. coli, etc.);
- Metagenomics or microbial genomics expertise and training in microbial ecology or organismal biology;
- Direct laboratory experience in applying high-throughput sequencing and bioinformatic/quantitative skills for manipulating and analyzing genomics/transcriptomics datasets;
- Ability to work comfortably and collaboratively with a diverse group of researchers.
Application materials: please submit a cover letter, CV and 3+ references to bucks@bcm.edu
Research Gate profile: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Buck_Samuel
Recent papers (all open access):
• C. elegans as a model for microbiome research – http://journal.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fmicb.2017.00485/abstract
• C. elegans responses to its natural microbes – http://www.pnas.org/content/113/27/E3941.full
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