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Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg, Sweden, is inviting applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher in Yeast Synthetic Biology within its Division of Systems and Synthetic Biology. This opportunity is ideal for researchers with a background in biotechnology, biochemistry, molecular biology, or related fields who want to apply genetic engineering and synthetic biology to sustainable food production and advanced biomaterials. The research project focuses on engineering yeast strains that function efficiently within synthetic microbial communities. Potential applications include producing tailored food oils using sugars supplied by cyanobacteria and developing engineered living materials, such as 3D-printed tissues made from defined microbial communities. The successful candidate will work in an interdisciplinary and international research environment, using modern synthetic biology techniques to improve microbial interactions and production performance. The position is a two...

The University of Helsinki, Finland , is inviting applications for three tenure-track Assistant Professor or Associate Professor positions through the Helsinki Institute of Life Science (HiLIFE). This international academic recruitment call welcomes talented researchers from across the life sciences who are ready to establish or further develop independent research programs. The positions offer opportunities to work in a multidisciplinary research environment with access to established life science institutes, research infrastructure, and collaborating faculties. Successful candidates will be expected to pursue scientific excellence, attract external research funding, and contribute to the development of life science research, innovation, and higher education. The positions are expected to begin in 2027 at the earliest. Initial appointments will last three to five years, with the possibility of promotion and tenure following a successful evaluation. Application deadline: November 16, ...

Montana State University (MSU), USA, is inviting applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Soil and Environmental Microbiology within its Department of Land Resources and Environmental Sciences (LRES). This academic opportunity is ideal for researchers with expertise in soil microbiology, environmental microbiology, microbial ecology, biogeochemical cycling, and sustainable agricultural or environmental systems. The successful candidate will develop an independent, externally funded research program, contribute to undergraduate and graduate education, mentor students, and collaborate with researchers across multiple disciplines. The position focuses on advancing understanding of soil health, water quality, ecosystem functioning, and microbial processes in natural and managed landscapes. The preferred start date is August 2027 . Applications will begin to be screened on December 15, 2026 , and will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been ...

The Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is inviting applications for a Post Doctorate Research Associate – Human & Earth System Science position in College Park, Maryland, USA. This opportunity is designed for researchers interested in applying advanced computational methods and machine learning to complex scientific challenges involving energy, water, land use, and environmental change. The successful candidate will contribute to research integrating Earth system model outputs with human system models, develop simulation scenarios, quantify uncertainty, and publish scientific findings in peer-reviewed journals. The position offers a stated annual salary range of $69,000 to $119,100 , along with a collaborative research environment and opportunities to work with multidisciplinary teams across PNNL, other national laboratories, and universities. Position Overview Category           Details Position Title          ...