職務名稱：Postdoctoral Research Scientist in Metagenomics
系所/單位名稱：the Laboratory of Dr Hildebrand
申請人資格：
This post is part of the NERC project “Identifying novel microbial drivers to mitigate atmospheric methane emission”. Methane is a powerful greenhouse gas, and we aim to reveal the role of ammonia oxidizing Archaea in methane oxidation in the environment. The project will determine how methane affects soil microbial communities, and how specific soil microorganisms respond to methane and metabolise it. The postholder will work with sequencing data derived from cultivated and natural soil microbiomes, to understand the role of prokaryotes (Archaea and Bacteria) in mitigating greenhouse gas emissions.
The role
The project holder will use metagenomics (similar to doi:10.1038/s41586-018-0386-6, 10.1111/1462-2920.15314, 10.1186/s40168-022-01365-1) to profile both taxonomic and functional compositions of for SIP-enriched metagenomic and metatranscriptomic sequencing and functional-targeted amplicon sequencing data, interpreting experiments conducted in the laboratory of Prof Laura Lehtovirta-Morley. The bioinformatic tools will be developed to analyse and correct these data types, the statistical workflows established to interpret and understand how microorganisms respond to methane in both pristine and laboratory-based soil communities, building on tools available in the Hildebrand group.
The ideal candidate
The applicant needs to hold a PhD (or equivalent) in biology, bioinformatics, computer science or a related discipline with a background and/or interest in at least one of the following subjects:
- Microbiomes & biodiversity
- Metagenomics & patient cohorts
- Ecology & evolution
The ideal candidate will have a keen interest in soil microbiology and biogeochemical cycling, and experience in conducting scientific experiments independently, writing papers, presenting work and grant writing. Basic statistics and programming skills (either R, python, Perl, C++, or equivalent) is expected. Specialized skills will be taught and developed through mentorship and collaborations.
聘期：This is a full-time post for a contract of 9 months, potentially extensible for a further 9 months.
薪資待遇：£36,720 to £42,000 per annum depending on qualifications and experience
受理期間：2025年7月8日止 (We reserve the right to close this vacancy early before the closing date if enough applications are received.)
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