Join Our Biotechnology and Synthetic Biology Team – PhD Biology Research Jobs
The University of Dayton Research Institute (UDRI) is a national leader in scientific and engineering research, providing services to government, industry, and non-profit customers. UDRI is committed to education, research, and public service through collaboration with students, faculty, and external partners. With a rich legacy dating back to 1956, UDRI has achieved significant milestones in sponsored research, totaling $2.75 billion in cumulative sponsored research in 2020 alone. Join our dynamic team as a Research Scientist in Biotechnology and Synthetic Biology!
Job Posting: Research Scientist in Molecular Biology/ Microbiology
Position Summary:
The Research Scientist in Biotechnology and Synthetic Biology will be responsible for conceiving, planning, and conducting research projects focused on biological solutions for high-performance fuels. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in biotechnology, computational biology, microbiology, synthetic biology, and molecular/cellular biology. In-depth expertise is required in the areas of bioinformatics, molecular/cellular biology, synthetic biology, and microbiology. This role will involve utilizing synthetic chemistry, microbiology, bioengineering, and bioinformatics to identify important gene pathways and construct biosynthetic pathways.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in Biotechnology, Synthetic Biology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, or similar discipline with at least 2-year experience in Biotechnology applications.
- Experience in bio-informatics tools for genomics with a background in proteomics/metabolomics.
- Experience in current recombinant DNA techniques, cloning, molecular assay development, and other synthetic biology strategies.
- Experience in BSL 2 microbiological techniques; bacterial and/or fungal cultivation; and technical writing and presentations.
- High-level motivation, innovation, and capacity to work independently and collaboratively in an R&D laboratory environment.
- Effective oral and written communication skills for delivering technical information to clients and stakeholders.
- US Citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in Biotechnology or Synthetic Biology with at least 2 years of industrial experience in the Biotechnology Sector using bioreactors to scale-up production of biotechnology-derived chemicals and specialized compounds including compound purification.
- Demonstrated broad knowledge base in microbiology, bioinformatics, bioengineering, and synthetic biology/chemistry with proficiency in comparative genomics/proteomics/metabolomics analysis.
- Experience working with bacteria, yeast, and filamentous fungi microbial cultures including targeted gene transformation of non-model microorganisms to generate novel recombinant strains.
- Demonstrated experience in multidisciplinary research areas, collaborative work, and writing technical reports.
- Previous experience working in multifunctional teams, contributing to technical areas across various research efforts.
- A record of R&D accomplishments including publications and technical writings in biotechnology and synthetic biology related to microbiological topics.
- Experience working with socially and culturally diverse communities.
Special Instructions to Applicants: To apply, please submit a cover letter addressing each minimum qualification and any applicable preferred qualifications that you meet.
