Postdoctoral Position on Engineering Gut Bacteria for Live Biotherapeutic Applications
Postdoctoral Position on Engineering Gut Bacteria for Live Biotherapeutic Applications
VIB
Leuven, Belgium
Job description
Are you interested in harnessing the biosynthetic potential of beneficial, human-associated bacteria? Join our multidisciplinary and international team to perform innovative research aimed at developing commensal Clostridium bacteria into live biotherapeutic agents.
We are looking for a motivated postdoctoral scientist to engineer Clostridium strains for local, in vivo disease detection and drug delivery in the framework of an ERC Starting grant. You will leverage state-of-the-art synthetic biology tools and use advanced metabolic and biosynthetic engineering approaches to efficiently equip the Clostridium bacteria with these abilities while enhancing their safety and biocontainment.
Profile
Essential
- A PhD in molecular biology, biotechnology, genetics, microbiology, bio-engineering or related field;
- Demonstrated expertise in the genetic engineering and molecular microbiology of Clostridia;
- Hands-on experience with genome editing, metabolic engineering and bioinformatics;
- A background in natural product biosynthesis is considered a plus;
- Excellent communication skills in both spoken and written English.
Key personal characteristics
- A proactive and collaborative mindset, with a commitment to high-quality research;
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills;
- The ability to multi-task effectively and meet deadlines;
- A commitment to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected.
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