Project Goal: investigate how the genomic traits of soil microbes (ecophysiology and population dynamics) shape microbiome interactions and regulate the persistence of microbial residues under changing moisture and redox regimes. The opportunity: use isotope-targeted, genome-resolved metagenomics, modeling and other unique ‘omics technologies to quantitatively evaluate traits in ‘wild’ microorganisms and their interactions with other microbes and viruses; Analyze next generation sequence (NGS) data from large experimental studies (metagenomic, metatranscriptomic) using bioinformatic and molecular tools; Perform independent computational biology research of microbiome functionality and its links to ecosystem fluxes.

This position is at Lawrence Livermore Lab, in the San Francisco Bay Area. Our postdoc positions start at approx..$100k/yr, for up to 3 years. All postdocs contribute to interdisciplinary team projects, are encourage to spend 25% time to pursue career development activities, and provide significant input on project research directions.

For more information, please contact Jennifer Pett-Ridge, pettridge2@llnl.gov or apply at REF4259F www.llnl.gov/join-our-team/careers/find-your-job