The Torres Lab within the Biodesign Swette Center for Environmental Biotechnology at Arizona State University (https://biodesign.asu.edu/environmental-biotechnology/) seeks a postdoctoral researcher. The research projects focus on microbial electrophosynthesis - the use of photosynthetic microorganisms for the synthesis of chemicals and fuels. The Torres Lab has a history of studying microbial electrochemistry and its applications bioenergy and bioproducts, as well as general applications in environmental biotechnology. The successful candidate is expected to collaborate with a team of researchers across several projects funded by NSF, USAID, DoE, and ONR.

Essential Duties

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related disciplines within the last 5 years. The applicant must show a record of successful research endeavors. Expertise in the following areas is desirable, in order of priority:

1. Expertise in microbial electrochemistry, particularly focusing on photosynthetic microorganisms
2. Expertise in organic synthesis of redox mediators
3. Modeling and analysis of bioelectrochemical data
4. Expertise in genetic modification to cyanobacteria
5. Anaerobic growth and culturing of microorganisms

Applicants should send a cover letter, CV, and the names of three professional references in the application through the Interfolio website by 12/3/2023.

Applications will be accepted until 12/3/2023.

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