Postdoctoral Associate Or Research Scientist (Full Time) Bart Lab

The Bart Lab at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center is seeking to hire a Postdoctoral Researcher or Research Scientist to lead a newly funded project on the plant associated microbiome. The goal of this project is to combine wet bench and computation approaches to develop stable, synthetic, microbial communities to support the persistence of a key target microbe. The project will be fast-paced and exciting and afford opportunities to work independently and as part of a larger team.

To learn more about the Bart Lab, visit our webpage.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct research experiments to assess microbial community evolution over time and in variable environmental communities
• Maintain precise records of research findings and the analysis of results
• Write reports as required, communicate findings, and prepare manuscripts for publication
• Mentor others and work collaboratively in the lab to learn and aid in other projects
• Present research at professional meetings
• Other duties as assigned

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Able to organize, multitask time efficiently and work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary and interactive research environment
• Effective writing and communication skills, meticulous record keeping
• Understanding of programming tools to handle large datasets and with thinking quantitatively, additional training in these disciplines will be provided as needed
• Previous experience with molecular biology, bacteriology, microbiology, genetics and using programming languages such as R, python and/or other integrative computational methods for data analysis. Ideal candidate will have familiarity with several of these disciplines and additional training will be provided as needed.
• Live the Danforth Center values: Collaboration, Diversity & Inclusion, Innovation, Integrity & Respect, Environmental Sustainability, and Stewardship

 Qualifications:

• Ph.D.  in Plant Molecular Biology, Microbial Biology or related field

Submission:

• Cover letter that describes past research experience and future interests within the Slotkin Laboratory
• CV
• Contact information for three (3) professional references

About the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center:

Founded in 1998, The Donald Danforth Plant Science Center is an independent, non-profit organization with a mission to improve the human condition through plant science. Our focus is scientific research at the nexus of food, energy and the environment to improve the productivity and sustainability of agriculture. We assemble interactive teams of scientists and develop unique platforms to discover underlying principles about how plants work. We then convert that knowledge into useful crops and products, and partner with organizations that are best positioned to solve problems where they exist around the world. The Center’s work is funded through competitive grants from many sources, including the National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Energy, National Science Foundation and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, as well as charitable contributions from individuals, companies and foundations. 

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