Postdoctoral Fellow
Core
Conduct independent research in microalgal genetic engineering to improve climate resilience in marine environments using CRISPR-mediated gene editing and deletion library generation.
Role type
Postdoctoral Fellow (Research Scientist)
Builds
Scholarly output and novel genetic engineering protocols for Ecklonia radiata
Domain
Biotechnology / Marine Microbiology / Climate Resilience
Required skills
Microalgal culture and transformation, Molecular biology, Deletion library generation, CRISPR-mediated gene editing, Cryopreservation, Independent research execution, Academic publication
Preferred skills
Supervision of research students, Conference presentation, Cross-disciplinary collaboration
Technologies
CRISPR, Microalgal strains, Deletion libraries
Responsibilities
Lead construction of insertional deletion libraries of microalgal species, Assist in development of transformation protocols for Ecklonia radiata, Lead maintenance and culture of microalgal strains, Conduct research to create scholarly output recognized by peers, Support dissemination of research outcomes, Assist with supervision of research students
Seniority
Postdoctoral, independent researcher with limited supervision