Imaging Mass Spectrometry - Postdoctoral Researcher

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

Apr 1

Job
Full-time
Entry Level
Research & Development
Science
$108.8K
Livermore

AI generated summary

You need a PhD in chemistry, biology, or physics, hands-on research experience with scientific instrumentation, data analysis skills, ability to work independently and in a team, and excellent communication skills. Experience with mass spectrometry, biological imaging, and microbial/biogeochemical processes is desirable.
You will develop innovative research, expertize in NanoSIMS, collaborate with scientists, analyze data, present findings, publish in peer-reviewed journals, perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

PhD in chemistry, biology, physics, or a related field
Demonstrated ability to design, execute and interpret experiments.
Knowledge of microbial and biogeochemical processes.
Experience operating and troubleshooting scientific instrumentation.
Knowledge of data evaluation for quality and statistical analysis.
Ability to work independently, develop testable hypotheses, and interpret the implications of results.
writing and verbal communication skills, including peer-reviewed scientific articles and scientific conference presentations.
Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
Qualifications we desire:
Experience with mass spectrometry, including secondary ion mass spectrometry (SIMS) and stable isotope tracing.
Experience with biological imaging, including room temperature and cryogenic sample preparation methods.
Experience researching microbial and/or biogeochemical processes in soil and/or plants .
Knowledge of US Department of Energy Office of Biological and Environmental Research programs, including bioenergy and the terrestrial carbon cycle.

Responsibilities

Develop and pursue innovative research related to sustainable bioenergy, carbon cycling, microbial ecology, and/or host-microbe interactions.
Develop expertise in high spatial resolution secondary ion mass spectrometry (NanoSIMS), including instrument tuning, troubleshooting and data collection.
Develop cryogenic and room-temperature sample preparation methods for NanoSIMS and other imaging techniques.
Collaborate with a diverse team of multidisciplinary scientists and technical personnel.
Analyze and interpret NanoSIMS and other data.
Present research findings at seminars, technical meetings, and scientific conferences
Publish research results in peer-reviewed scientific journals.
Perform other duties as assigned.

FAQs

What research program will the Postdoctoral Researcher be joining?

The Postdoctoral Researcher will be joining a US Department of Energy-funded multi-institution research program focused on sustainable and predictable bioenergy crop production led by LLNL.

What instrument will the Postdoctoral Researcher be using for their research?

The Postdoctoral Researcher will be using a unique next generation imaging mass spectrometry instrument (NanoSIMS) with a cryogenic stage and ultra-high spatial resolution.

What is the focus of the research project that the Postdoctoral Researcher will be working on?

The research project focuses on understanding resource allocation consequences of microscale symbioses between microbes and bioenergy-relevant crops using a community systems biology approach.

What are some of the responsibilities of the Postdoctoral Researcher in this role?

The Postdoctoral Researcher will have the opportunity to design and execute experiments using the NanoSIMS instrument, publish results, and develop new research directions related to biogeochemical processes relevant to bioenergy and carbon cycling research priorities.

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Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, located in the San Francisco Bay Area, is a premier applied science laboratory that is part of the National Nuclear Security Administration within the Department of Energy. LLNL's mission is strengthening national security by developing and applying cutting-edge science, technology, and engineering that respond with vision, quality, integrity, and technical excellence to scientific issues of national importance. The Laboratory's science and engineering are being applied to achieve breakthroughs for counterterrorism and nonproliferation, defense and intelligence, energy and environmental security. The world-class programs and capabilities at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory span one square mile, what many consider to be "the smartest square mile on Earth."