Post Doctoral Research Associate

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This postdoctoral research scientist will be part of an international consortium with research laboratories in Germany, New Zealand, and elsewhere in the USA. We are focusing on developing genetic methods to study bacteria and archaea in ruminant livestock. Over two years, we aim to develop the genetic tools needed to study and manipulate these poorly understood prokaryotes, with the long- term goal of creating the knowledge and tools needed to mitigate this potent anthropogenic driver of climate change. Candidates with a Ph.D. in any field related to the biology of microbes are encouraged to apply, especially those skilled in the genetic manipulation of microbes and/or the biology of anaerobic microorganisms.

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Develop efficient cultivation techniques and media for methane-producing archaea and anaerobic bacteria from the rumen, including consulting the literature and other experts and writing reports and papers describing these results

Develop efficient methods of genetic transfer for methane-producing archaea and anaerobic bacteria from the rumen, including consulting the literature and other experts and writing reports and papers describing these results

Design and execute novel genetic experiments for methane-producing archaea and anaerobic bacteria from the rumen in consultation with the literature and other laboratories

Serve as an educational resource for the undergraduate and graduate students in the laboratory and perform other duties as assigned.