• Phenotyping and sequencing pathogenic and commensal bacterial isolates from the microbiomes of CF patients.
• Engineering reporter strains for use in high-throughput assays.
• Developing high-throughput methods for engineering synthetic microbial communities that inhibit growth of target pathogens in vitro.
• Collaborate with computational team members to analyze and predict results of probiotic formulation experiments.
• Collaborate within an interdisciplinary team to use these probiotic formulations in tissue culture and mouse model systems.
• Translational formulation and scale-up work.
• Management of experimental workflows and maintaining detailed records of experimental procedures and results.
• Preparing manuscripts for publication in high-impact scientific journals.
• Presenting research findings at national and international conferences and symposia.
• Mentor and train junior lab members, including graduate and undergraduate students.
Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
Additional qualifications (required at time of start)
● No more than 3 years of post-degree research experience by start date.
Preferred qualifications
• Extensive experience in microbial growth, isolation, phenotyping, sequencing, and genetic engineering.
• Strong background in molecular cloning and synthetic biology approaches.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research and contribute to collaborative projects.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in bioinformatics (R, python) and statistical analysis of microbiome data.
• Experience engineering microbial communities.
• Experience with microbiome research, particularly in the context of cystic fibrosis or other chronic or lung inflammatory diseases.
• Familiarity with high-throughput screening techniques and automation.
• Knowledge of host-microbe interactions and immunology.
Application Requirements
Document requirements
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Curriculum Vitae – Your most recent C.V. includes a list of publications, each accompanied by a brief 2-3 sentence summary detailing your contributions to the published work. -
Cover Letter -
Statement of Research (Optional) -
Statement on Contributions to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging – Statement on your contributions to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in research, teaching, and service, including information about your record of activities to date, and plans for contributing if hired at UC Berkeley. More Information and guidelines.
- 3-5 required (contact information only)
