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Campus, IL · On-site

$56K - $65K/yr

No Standard Hours per Week 40 Full Time or Part Time? Full Time Shift Day Work Schedule Summary TBD ... The genetics, evolutionary biology and microbiome communities are strong at the University of Utah ...

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Required CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Microbiology, Biology, or related fieldBachelor's or higher in Microbiology or related field, often with specialized certifications
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Industry UsageFocuses on microbiome analysis, research, and applicationsBroader microbiology research, diagnostics, and environmental studies
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Postdoctoral Research Associate - Environmental Microbiome Research

Postdoctoral Research Associate - Environmental Microbiome Research

Iowa State University

Ames, IA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

Iowa State University rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 85 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

292nd of 544 rated colleges and universities

Job description

Position Title:Postdoctoral Research Associate - Environmental Microbiome ResearchAppointment Type:Post Doc/TraineeJob Description:

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

We are seeking a postdoctoral researcher to join a team investigating the mechanistic interpretation of microbiome dynamics. This work applies principles of quantitative ecology to systems microbiology, with the goal of strengthening the links between microbial cellular physiology, community dynamics, and ecosystem function.

Our research focuses on plant-microbial interactions for sustainable bioenergy and nutrient cycling, as well as understanding bacterial stress responses under environmental perturbations. The project will involve cultivating environmental bacteria from soil under controlled laboratory conditions and integrating wet-lab microbial ecology with cultivation approaches. Additional work will include imaging-based physiology, molecular and multi-omic workflows, and quantitative and computational analyses of microbial communities.

The successful candidate will also apply statistical modeling for mechanistic inference and conduct biogeographic and geospatial analyses of microbiomes.

This position involves collaborating with scientists and technical staff and leading independent research initiatives in environmental microbiome science. The candidate will be expected to publish findings in peer-reviewed journals and present results at conferences, seminars, and technical meetings.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

  • PhD in Environmental Engineering or related field.
  • Record of peer-reviewed publications demonstrating scientific initiative and originality
  • Experience in designing, running, and analyzing data from image-based physiology and single-cell activity profiling

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with cultivation techniques for plant, fungal, or bacterial interaction studies
  • Proven ability to independently design and execute research projects, with strong communication skills demonstrated through scientific presentations and preparation of manuscripts and other written materials.
  • Experience analyzing 'omics datasets (e.g., metagenomics, metatranscriptomics, metaproteomics, or metabolomics)
  • Experience conducting biogeographic and geospatial analyses

Department/Program & College Description:

The Iowa State University College of Engineering is dedicated to educating future engineering leaders and advancing research that addresses real-world challenges. The program combines academic rigor, hands-on learning, and interdisciplinary collaboration to prepare graduates to create innovative solutions that benefit society.

Department Unit/Website:
College of Engineering - Iowa State University

Application Instructions:
To apply for this position, please click on "Apply" and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

Resume/Curriculum Vitae

Letter of Application/Cover Letter

We request that candidates please explain work-related experience around the topics below within the submitted Cover Letter:


- Experience in designing, running, and analyzing data from image-based physiology and single-cell activity profiling
- Experience in using molecular and multi-omic workflows and quantitative and computational community ecology
- Experience in statistical modeling
- Experience in biogeographic and geospatial analysis of microbiomes
- Experience with bioinformatics and statistical analyses of metabolic pathways, functional gene patterns, and microbial community assembly.

Why Choose Iowa State University?
Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental, as well as:

  • Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
  • Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans
  • Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
  • Life insurance and long-term disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Various voluntary benefits and discounts
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Wellbeing program
  • Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when, where, and how you do your work. For more information, please speak with the Hiring Manager.

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu, or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Proposed Start Date:October 1, 2026Number of Months Employed Per Year:12 Month Work PeriodTime Type:Full timePay Grade:Post DocsOriginal Posting Date:June 22, 2026Posting Close Date:June 29, 2026Job Requisition Number:R19481

Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, Tel. 515-294-7612, email eooffice@iastate.edu.

General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.

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