Job Description
What You Will Do The Bioscience Division at Los Alamos National Laboratory is seeking a postmaster's researcher interested in eukaryotic microbial platforms (microalgae and/or yeast) and their utilization to produce fuels, feed, and chemicals. The successful candidate will join an interdisciplinary team of scientists, postdoctoral researchers, technicians and students seeking to develop new bio-based technologies to address the nation's need for petroleum replacements. Specifically, this research will focus on the generation of sustainable aviation fuels and co-products from biomass derived from wastewater remediation processes. Research will identify options for integration of produced algal biomass (or fractions of) into fermentation pathways for fuel production.
What You Need Minimum Job Requirements: - Strong technical background in one or more of the following areas: fermentation, microbiology, biomanufacturing, molecular biology.
- Demonstrated working experience in the field of microbial biomanufacturing, with emphasis in yeast fermentation or large-scale algae cultivation.
- Ability to independently design, conduct and troubleshoot experiments.
- Excellent writing and communication skills, and willingness to work in a multidisciplinary team environment.
- A strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals.
Education/Experience: Awarded a master's degree in biology, microbiology, biotechnology or a related STEM field within the past three years but have not yet been accepted into another master's program or a PhD program. All degree requirements by commencement of the appointment.
Desired Qualifications: - Prior experience in process development and scale up.
- Experience with data analysis applied to biomanufacturing and chemical catalysis/bioconversion problems.
- Knowledge of molecular/synthetic biology methods and microbial characterization assays ('omics, flow cytometry, microscopy, etc.) or analytical methods for biomass characterization (HLPC, GC, etc.)
- Experience with analysis of complex microbial communities and their associated physiology.
Salary: Competitive salaries are based on the date the PhD degree requirements were completed or the degree was awarded. Starting salary for a new graduate is currently $94,500. For more information go to Postdoc Program website at "
Note to Applicants: The position is for two years, with the possibility of extension contingent on exemplary performance.
For general information of the Postdoc Program, including salary guidelines, go to
Interested candidates should apply directly on the LANL jobs site and e-mail a curriculum vitae and names of references to Dr. Raul Gonzalez ( crge@lanl.gov ).
Work Location: The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.
Where You Will Work Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:
§ PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
§ Dental and vision insurance
§ Free basic life and disability insurance
§ Paid childbirth and parental leave
§ Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
§ Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
§ Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
§ Onsite gyms and wellness programs
§ Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)
Additional Details Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2 . Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.
No Clearance: Position does not require a security clearance. Selected candidates will be subject to drug testing and other pre-employment background checks.
New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.
Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.
Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call 1-505-664-6947 option 2 and then option 3.
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