The SMBKrause lab seeks two motivated postdoctoral researchers with a background and interest in microbial ecology.
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We fund a postdoc position with a focus on bioinformatics and a second postdoc position with a focus on lab and fieldwork. The positions are funded for initially 2 years and provide salary and benefits packages according to university policies. Applying for personal career development grants to extend your stay is encouraged and supported. The starting date is flexible, but we would like to welcome new lab members by May 1st, 2023. The postdoctoral researcher will work closely with undergraduate and graduate students as well as with the group leader Dr. Sascha M.B. Krause.Desired qualifications:
A Ph.D. degree or equivalent in the field of microbiology, bioinformatics, or molecular ecology, showing evidence of research experience and productivity
Background with multi-omics data (mainly metagenomics and/or transcriptomics)
Experience in the cultivation/culturing of bacteria
Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
Chinese written and/or oral communication skills are desired but not mandatory
The application must be submitted electronically to ssa@des.ecnu.edu.cn and shall include:
An application letter explaining your motivation and research interests for one of the postdoc positions (Two pages maximum)
CV - summarizing education, positions, and academic work
2 contact details of job references
The SMBKrause lab is part of the School of Ecology and Environmental Sciences at East China Normal University, Shanghai. We are looking into functional-biodiversity relationships of microbial-driven biogeochemical cycles under varying global change scenarios. Methane-consuming bacterial communities are used as a model system since these microbes utilize methane, a potent greenhouse gas, and thus, provide a key ecosystem process that is highly relevant to the regulation of the global climate. The lab was established in 2019 and currently comprises 8 members. For more information about the SMBKrause Lab, visit https://smbkrause.github.io/ or contact Dr. Sascha M.B. Krause at ssa@des.ecnu.edu.cn.
Founded in Shanghai in October 1951, East China Normal University (ECNU) is one of the most prestigious universities and has developed rapidly into a comprehensive research university in China. With two beautiful campuses located in the city of Shanghai, and covering a total area of more than 207 hectares, ECNU has long been known as a Garden University. At present, the University has 4 faculties, 30 full-time schools, 4 colleges, 8 advanced research institutes, one college of further education, and one national training center for secondary principals. The university has established exchange and cooperative partnerships with more than 200 internationally renowned universities and academic institutions.
