Undergraduate Research Opportunities [Always welcome]
I am always looking for undergraduates who are excited about research. Please contact me to see at laibin.huang@slu.edu.
Post-Doctoral Research Associate in Microbial Ecology Lab (temporally filled)
Please email me at laibin.huang@slu.edu for opening
The Soil Microbial Ecology Laboratory at Saint Louis University is always looking for a creative scientist or postdoc with strong background in soil microbiome and metagenomics to join our team.
Postdoc fellowship: USDA-NIFA (Sep 5th 2024): chrome-extension://mhnlakgilnojmhinhkckjpncpbhabphi/pages/pdf/web/viewer.html?file=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nifa.usda.gov%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2F2024-03%2FFY24-AFRI-EWD-RFA-P.pdf
Responsibilities: This researcher will assist the research team in conducting soil sampling in the field and assess soil microbiological processes in agricultural soils. The major tasks of this position will include:
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Perform N2O flux measurements in agricultural soils or grasslands/wetlands.
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Determine the nitrification/denitrification rates in soils collected in agroecosystems.
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Quantify the changes in the soil microbial community, paying specific attention to members carrying genes associated with the process of nitrification/denitrification.
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Bioinformatic pipeline development.
Qualifications: Applicants should have the following qualifications to be considered:
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Ph.D. in microbial ecology, soils and biogeochemistry, microbiology, or related field.
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Experience in molecular biology, 16S rRNA, and metagenomics, functional gene high throughput sequencing.
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Evidence of scientific productivity in the form of peer-reviewed publications related to microbial N cycling, and/or metagenomic analysis is required.
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Evidence of excellence in communicating science.
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Ability to take a leadership role for specific components of the project associated with soil sampling, processing, and analyses of metagenomic samples and ability to work independently as well as a productive member of a team.
Salary and Benefits: Salary is commensurate with experience. Health, dental, and life insurance benefits are provided. The appointment is for 1 year with the possibility of an extension for an additional year pending satisfactory progress.
Application: Interested applicants should send via e-mail (1) a cover letter detailing the applicant’s research experience and starting date availability, (2) curriculum vitae, and (3) the name, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three professional references to Dr. Laibin Huang (laibin.huang@slu.edu). Please, include the following in the subject line of the e-mail: “Your Last Name - PD Application.”
PhD and M.S. Students in Microbial Ecology Lab (temporally filled)
Please email me at laibin.huang@slu.edu for the opening
The Soil Microbial Ecology Laboratory at Saint Louis University (#105 of USA by US news) is looking for Ph.D. and/or M.S. students who are interested in soil microbiomes, global changes, bioinformatics and metagenomics. Start date: 2025
Qualifications: Students who have a background in Environmental science/soil science, Ecology, Microbiology, Biogeochemistry, or a related field are strongly recommended to apply.
Tuition Waiver and Stipend: The selected applicant will be appointed as a Teaching/Graduate Research Assistant with a stipend ($30,000/yr) plus health benefits and tuition remission.
Prior to applying, interested students are encouraged to e-mail Dr. Laibin Huang at laibin.huang@slu.edu with 1) a CV with GPA, 2) a one-page personal statement describing your scientific interests and career objectives, and 3) contact information of two references.
To Apply: Interested students should submit an application to the Biology Program under Physical, Natural and Biomedical Science Category (GRE not required) within the SLU Graduate School (https://www.slu.edu/apply.php: Physical, Natural and Biomedical Science-->Apply to Biology).