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
Please email me at laibin.huang@slu.edu for opening
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
The Soil Microbial Ecology Laboratory at Saint Louis University is looking for a creative post-doctoral scientist with strong background in soil microbiome, multi-omics [metagenomics/transcriptomics/metabolomics], as well as bioinformatics.
Responsibilities: This researcher will assist the research team in conducting soil sampling in the field and assess soil functions using multi-omics analyses. The major tasks will include but are not limited:
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Develop AI-driven bioinformatics pipeline and analyze multi-omics data.
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Soil incubation and activity measurement—N fixation, nitrification, denitrification
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Quantify microbial functional genes using qPCR.
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Perform soil sampling and experiment design.
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Measure soil properties—soil pH, moisture content, Inorganic N, etc.
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Training undergrad and graduate students in the laboratory.
Qualifications: Applicants should have the following qualifications to be considered:
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PhD in microbial ecology/microbiology, and bioinformatics or related field.
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Experience in multi-omics pipeline development and analyses are required.
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Experience in wet lab: soil incubation, qPCR, DNA/RNA extraction.
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Evidence of scientific productivity in the form of peer-reviewed publications.
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Ability to take a leadership role for the project.
Salary and Benefits: Salary is commensurate with experience. Health insurance benefits are provided. The appointment is for 1 year with the possibility of an additional year pending satisfactory progress.
Application Deadline: This position will be open until it is filled.
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 Students in Microbial Ecology Lab
Please email me at laibin.huang@slu.edu for the opening
Currently, I am looking for one PhD with focus on wetland microbial C sequestration.
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).