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Postdoc in Synthetic Biology and Biomanufacturing

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, MD • On-site

$48K - $66K/yr

Full-time

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We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join Prof. Qingyun Dan's research group with a focus on synthetic biology, metabolic engineering and microbial biomanufacturing of high-value small molecules. The overarching goal of the lab is to develop a next-generation biosynthetic platform for scalable and sustainable production of specialty chemicals and novel-to-nature compounds. The postdoc will play a central role in one or more of the following research thrusts:
• Discovery and characterization of novel biosynthetic enzymes
• Engineering biosynthetic pathways using modular design principles and retrobiosynthesis
• Development of high-throughput strain construction and screening workflows
• Exploration of bioorthogonal or non-natural chemistry in microbial systems
The successful candidate is expected to independently design and execute research projects, mentor graduate and undergraduate students, contribute to grant writing and collaborative projects, and publish in high-impact journals. This position is ideal for candidates interested in building a future independent research program in synthetic biology, metabolic engineering and enzyme discovery.
Qualifications
• Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, Biochemistry, Microbiology, or a related field.
• Strong background in at least one of the following: Metabolic engineering, Enzyme characterization, Natural product biosynthesis.
• Demonstrated ability to design and troubleshoot biological systems
• Strong publication record and communication skills

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Gilman believed that teaching and research go hand in hand—that success in one depends on success in the other—and that a modern university must do both well. He also believed that sharing our knowledge and discoveries would help make the world a better place. In 145 years, we haven’t strayed from that vision. This is still a destination for excellent, ambitious scholars and a world leader in teaching and research. Distinguished professors mentor students in the arts and music, humanities, social and natural sciences, engineering, international studies, education, business, and the health professions. Those same faculty members, along with their colleagues at the university’s Applied Physics Laboratory, have made us the nation’s leader in federal research and development funding every year since 1979. That’s a fitting distinction for America’s first research university, a place that has revolutionized higher education in the U.S. and continues to bring knowledge and discoveries to the world.

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