King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)

Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Microbiology

Thuwal, Saudi Arabia

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King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)

Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Microbiology

Thuwal, Saudi Arabia

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JOB DESCRIPTION

We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic microbiologist as a postdoctoral fellow to join a project in Professor Takashi Gojobori's lab. This project is an industrial collaboration, and the postdoctoral fellow will work mainly on the screening industrially useful enzymes from the microbes in the different environmental conditions, using molecular biology, biotechnology and genomics approaches.

Requirements:
We are looking for an outstanding young scientist who has preferably recently been awarded a PhD degree in microbiology or similar fields. Applicants must have a strong background in microbiology. In addition to the background of molecular biology, familiarity to either one of biochemistry, biotechnology, and genomics is highly considered. Experience in oil/energy industry or research is preferable.

Offer:
We offer a friendly, international, dynamic and team-oriented scientific environment. We offer a highly competitive salary, free housing and subsidized medical insurance. For more information about living and working at KAUST, please refer to the University’s website: https://www.kaust.edu.sa/en/live

Applications are accepted until the position is filled. Project start date is July 1st, 2020, but start working date is negotiable.

Applications should include:
- CV
- Publication list and
- Three names of academic references

JOB DETAILS

Title	Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Microbiology
Employer	King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
Job location	King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Thuwal
Published	June 17, 2020
Application deadline	Unspecified
Job types	Postdoc
Fields	Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Genetics

Title

Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Microbiology

Employer

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)

Job location

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Thuwal

Published

Jun 17, 2020 at 15:45 pm

Application deadline

Unspecified

Job type

Postdoc

Fields

Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Genetics

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