Two postdoc positions available in the Merchant lab
INTERESTED IN A GREAT POST-PH.D. EXPERIENCE WITH MENTORING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT?
POST-DOCTORAL OPPORTUNITIES
The Merchant Lab in the University of California Berkeley’s Institute for Quantitative Biosciences has positions on 2 projects-
Position 1: Mechanism of nutritional Cu signalling. CRR1 is regulated by Cu-dependent ubiquitylation and degradation. Use reverse genetics, comparative genomics, metal sensors and reporters and biochemistry to understand how Chlamydomonas measures Cu availability. Funded by NIH
Position 2: Gene targeting for reverse genetics and synthetic biology in algae. Develop an oleaginous (oily) green alga, Auxenochlorella, as a platform for reverse genetics and synthetic biology. Use gene targeting and transgene expression to investigate trace metal metabolism, enhance photosynthesis, and produce designer lipids for bioenergy or nutrition. Funded by DOE
Start dates flexible, summer or fall 2024. Other projects available.
Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in a chemical or life science with no more than 2 years post- Ph.D. experience
- Documented publication record in peer-reviewed journals
- We are seeking respectful, compassionate teammates with enthusiasm for learning, curiosity about the natural world, and commitment to scientific integrity. To apply: Contact sabeeha@berkeley.edu with:
- A cover letter (briefly describe your interests, educational path, and past scientific experiences, and indicate which position preferred)
- Your CV/resume with publication list
- Contact info for 3 references