[Allgsacstudents] [Postdoc Position] Microbial Engineering & Small Molecule Transport for Biofuels

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Hello Graduate Students,

Please see information below for details regarding a Postdoc opportunity.

Please reach out to Dr. Alexandra Schnoes directly if you have any
questions.

Best,
*Anthony Dominguez*
*Graduate Student Services Advisor*
CNAS Graduate Student Affairs Center
1140 Batchelor Hall
anthony.dominguez at ucr.edu | 951-827-0171
Remote: Monday - Wednesday, In-Person: Thursday - Friday
Book a Meeting with Me
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https://cnasgrad.ucr.edu/



---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: Alexandra Schnoes <schnoes2 at wisc.edu>
Date: Wed, Dec 17, 2025 at 7:37 AM
Subject: [Postdoc Position] Microbial Engineering & Small Molecule
Transport for Biofuels
To:


Dear Colleague,

Please forward the following postdoc position announcement to your
interested trainees or relevant colleagues. *Applications will be reviewed
as they are received.* The *ideal start date* of the position is *March 1,
2026*. This position is in the TerAvest <http://www.teravestlab.com/> Lab
within the Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center <https://www.glbrc.org/> at
Michigan State University.
Many thanks for spreading the word,
Alexandra

…………………………….
*To apply and for more information: *
https://careers.msu.edu/jobs/postdoctoral-scholar-fixed-term-east-lansing-michigan-united-states

Postdoctoral Scholar-Fixed Term

   -  East Lansing, Michigan, United States
   -  Great Lakes Bioenergy Researc Ctr
   -  Full Time/Part Time: Full Time (90-100%)
   -  Group: Fixed Term Academic Staff

 Opening on: Dec 12 2025

   -  Closing at: Dec 12 2027 - 23:55 EST
   -  Salary Commensurate with Experience
   -

Position Summary

We seek a motivated candidate to join our lab to study the bacterium *Zymomonas
mobilis *as a chassis for biofuel production. This will include studying
small molecule transport into and out of cells and mechanisms for *Z.
mobilis *to utilize alternative carbon sources and electron donors.

Job responsibilities will include:

The candidate will be responsible for:

   1. Making gene knockouts and knock downs in *Z. mobilis*
   2. Engineering *Z. mobilis *to use alternative electron donors and
   carbon sources
   3. Studying small molecule transport in *Z. mobilis*
   4. Presenting research plans and findings and GLBRC internal meetings
   5. Presenting research findings in published research articles and at
   conferences

Review of applications will begin immediately and position will be filled
by March 1, 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter.
Required Degree

Doctorate -Biochemistry, Microbiology, or related field.
Minimum Requirements

*Minimum qualifications include:*

   - A terminal degree in area of biochemistry, microbiology, or related
   field.
   - Strong written and oral communication skills to collaborate and
   communicate effectively with a team of researchers from diverse scientific
   backgrounds
   - Experience with genetic modification of non-model bacteria
   - Experience with HPLC analysis to measure fermentation products

Required Application Materials

Apply using the MSU application portal at this link:
https://careers.msu.edu/jobs/postdoctoral-scholar-fixed-term-east-lansing-michigan-united-states.
Please attach a current CV, cover letter (2 pages maximum), and contact
details for three professional references.
Special Instructions

At GLBRC, we strive to provide holistic and well-rounded experience to our
postdoctoral researchers, and we recognize the importance of supporting
their professional development needs to ensure their successful transition
to the career of their choosing. To complement the scientific training
received in their lab, postdocs at GLBRC can:

   - Attend and present at scientific research symposiums and/or
   conferences.
   - Access cross-discipline research environments and training
   opportunities within GLBRC and cross-BRCs.
   - Benefit from integrated career and professional development support (
   internal <https://www.glbrc.org/outreach/mentoring-program> and external
   <https://postdocs.msu.edu/>).
   - Participate in Outreach and Community Engagement opportunities.


Review of Applications Begins On

12/19/2025

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--
*Alexandra Schnoes, PhD*
Workforce Development Manager
Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center <https://www.glbrc.org/>
Wisconsin Energy Institute <https://energy.wisc.edu/>
University of Wisconsin-Madison
*(She/her/hers)*

*Connect with me:*
Call or message me on Teams
<https://teams.microsoft.com/l/chat/0/0?users=schnoes2@wisc.edu>
schnoes2 at wisc.edu | LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandraschnoes/>
  <https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandraschnoes/>| +1-608-262-9854
<+16082629854>
Schedule a meeting: https://go.wisc.edu/meet-alex
*I operate on a 4-day work week, generally Monday through Thursday.*
*For my real-time availability, please refer to my calendar or Teams
status.*
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