How to Apply
Please submit a cover letter along with your CV and the names and contact information for three references to Dr. Thomas Schmidt ([email protected]). The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.
Job Summary
A postdoctoral position is available to conduct research that will advance our understanding of the human gut microbiome and inform efforts to modulate its structure and function. We use sequence-based analyses of healthy human microbiomes to develop hypotheses that are tested with pure cultures of microbes, synthetic microbial communities, organoid cultures and gnotobiotic mouse experiments. The ultimate goal of this project is to learn enough about microbes and their interactions with each other and the host so that we can engineering microbiomes to maintain and improve gut barrier function. We are seeking a postdoctoral fellow who will help reach that goal by conducting research with anaerobic microbes as well as integrating and querying multi-dimensional data from our healthy human cohort that includes data from next generation sequencing and metabolomics.
Responsibilities*
Work with a team of researchers to generate data that will advance our understanding of the human microbiome. Conduct wet-lab experiments with bacterial cultures, co-cultures with organoids and mouse models. Analyze data from lab experiments and human microbiome data sets that include DNA sequences, transcriptomes, metabolites and participant data. Write manuscripts and present data at local, national and international meetings focused on the gut microbiome and human health.
Required Qualifications*
- Minimum of Ph.D. in Biology or related field of study
- Motivation to make discoveries and advance understanding of the human microbiome
- Willingness to learn new techniques
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Exceptional ability to work with a team
Desired Qualifications*
- Experience in analysis of microbial metagenomes, RNAseq, and 16S rDNA data
- Fluency in at least one scripting language, such as Python or R
- Familiarity with the cultivation of anaerobic microbes
- Experience with cell culture
- Strong organizational and leadership skills
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Background Screening
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Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
