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RESEARCH FELLOWS
The Environmental Biotechnology Center in the Department of Microbiology at the University of Massachusetts is seeking RESEARCH FELLOWS to study the physiology, biochemistry and molecular biology of microorganisms. Applicants must have a BS/BA in physical or biological sciences with 1-3 years of experience in microbiology or molecular biology preferred. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Positions are currently funded for 1 year, with the possibility of renewal. Review of applications will begin Dec 22, 2009 and will continue until the positions are filled. Please send your resume and the names of three references to Search Committee Chair (R37075), Department of Microbiology, 203N Morrill IV North, 639 North Pleasant St., Amherst, MA 01003.
The University of Massachusetts is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Women and members of minority groups are encouraged to apply.
ANALYTICAL CHEMIST RESEARCH FELLOW
The Environmental Biotechnology Center in the Department of Microbiology at the University of Massachusetts is seeking an ANALYTICAL CHEMIST RESEARCH FELLOW to analyze the consumption and production of microbial metabolites. Applicants must have a BS/BA in the physical or biological sciences with 1-3 years of experience in chemistry, biochemistry or a related field preferred. General knowledge of biochemical pathways and microbiology as well as experience with high performance liquid chromatography, gas chromatography, and mass spectrometry is desirable. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Positions are currently funded for 1 year, with the possibility of renewal. Review of applications will begin Dec 22, 2009 and will continue until the positions are filled. Please send your resume and the names of three references to Search Committee Chair (R37096), Department of Microbiology, 203N Morrill IV North, 639 North Pleasant St., Amherst, MA 01003.
The University of Massachusetts is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Women and members of minority groups are encouraged to apply.
POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATES
POSTDOCTORAL POSITIONS available in the following areas:
Adaptive Evolution
Geobacter species and other environmentally relevant organisms can be evolved for enhanced performance in energy production, bioremediation, etc. Identify beneficial mutations and evaluate their role in contributing to processes of interest.
Metagenomics and Molecular Ecology
Evaluate the function and activity of Geobacter and other organisms involved in groundwater bioremediation through the analysis of environmental genomic and proteomic data as well as elucidation of in situ gene expression.
Genome-Scale In Silico Modeling of Bioremediation
Develop constraint-based models based on the genome sequences of environmentally relevant organisms and couple these models with hydrological and geochemical models.
Reductive Dechlorination
Investigate novel methods of improving bioremediation of chlorinated contaminants with new strategies for stimulating this process and genome-scale modeling and genetic manipulation of dechlorinating microorganisms.
Microbial Fuel Cells
Investigate mechanisms of electron transfer between microorganisms and electrodes; model functioning of microbial fuel cells; and improve power output via adaptive evolution and genetic engineering.
For research program details please visit geobacter.org. Please email curriculum vitae and names of three references to: Dr. Derek Lovley, Environmental Biotechnology Center, Department of Microbiology, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA. Email: dlovley@microbio.umass.edu or send information to Search Committee Chair R23 Microbiology, 203N Morrill IVN, UMASS, Amherst, MA 01003. Review of applications will begin December 15, 2007 and continue until the positions are filled. UMASS is an Affirmative Action Employer/Equal Opportunity. Women and members of minority groups are encouraged to apply.