Postdoctoral applicants:
From starvation to antibiotics to viral predation, bacteria constantly face a life-and-death struggle against lethal stresses. In the Gozzi Lab, we broadly study how microbes adapt to their ever-changing environment. We hope to deeply understand how bacteria react and respond to stress and use this knowledge to engineer useful functions in bacteria. Our lab focuses on bacterial-encoded viruses, known as gene transfer agents, that package random sections of the host genome for use in genetic exchange. We aim to characterize gene transfer agent diversity, regulation and species-specificity across the Tree of Life.
We invite applications from postdoctoral candidates with backgrounds in microbiology and molecular biology. Ideally, the candidate will have experience with bacterial husbandry, cloning, genetics, microscopy/biological imaging and/or protein biochemistry. A strong publication record in microbiology/molecular biology demonstrating these skills is highly preferred. Additional consideration will be given to applicants with a background in bioinformatics.
To apply, please send the following to kgozzi@rowland.harvard.edu:
A description of past and future research interests and why you were interested in our lab
A curriculum vitae
A list of contact information for up to 3 references
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