Post Doctoral Fellow
Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City

https://apply.interfolio.com/141375Position Details Req ID: req17376 Position Title: Post Doctoral Fellow Position Type: Faculty Position Number: AF9032 OSU Campus: Stillwater Department: Microbiology & Molecular Genetics Location Address: Life Sciences East, Stillwater, OK 74078 Hiring Supervisor: Noha Youssef, Ph.D. Hiring Range:
(Contingent upon available funding): 0.00 - 0.00, Commensurate with education and experience Work Schedule: TBD Faculty Appt Period: 12 months Job Summary: We invite applicants for a post-doctoral fellow position at the Youssef-Elshahed laboratory. The position is initially for one year, with the possibility of yearly extensions based on availability of funds and annual performance evaluations. The Youssef-Elshahed laboratory is widely recognized in the areas of anaerobic fungal taxonomy, diversity, and genomics. The successful candidate will conduct research on the diversity, ecology, evolution, and genomics of the Anaerobic gut Fungi (Phylum Neocallimastigomycota). The researcher will be tasked with assessing the diversity of Neocallimastigomycota in various habitats using innovative culture-based and culture-independent approaches. As well, the candidate will work closely with a research team investigating the genomic landscape of the Neocallimastigomycota, while simultaneously exploring the genetic basis of cellular differentiation, plant biomass degradation, and stress response machinery. The position offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience. Oklahoma State University is an R1 doctorate-granting university with "very high research activity". The city of Stillwater is a vibrant university town with a cost of living well below the national average. Stillwater is consistently ranked among the nation's top small cities for quality of life and boasts a vibrant downtown, low crime rate, and an excellent school system. Special Instructions to Applicants Interested applicants should apply by submitting a cover letter explaining their qualifications for the position and a complete CV at http://apply.interfolio.com/141375 . Review of applications will start on March 1, 2024 and continue until the position is filled. Additional inquiries regarding the position should also be directed to Dr. Noha Youssef, Noha@Okstate.edu . https://apply.interfolio.com/141375 Education & Experience Position Qualifications: The successful candidate must hold a Ph.D. / Ed.D. in microbiology or a related field. Applicants with knowledge and expertise in the areas of fungal genomics, fungal genetic manipulation, and anaerobic microbiology will be given special attention.

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