The Microbiome Metabolic Engineering Theme at the University of Illinois Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology seeks a creative and energetic applicant for a postdoctoral associate position to work together on an exciting team science project studying oral microbes, including Streptococcus, Porphyromonas, and Fusobacterium species, and their viruses (i.e. phages). The project will leverage high-throughput bacteria/phage isolation to characterize microbe-phage interactions, with the ultimate goal of developing translational strategies for promoting oral health in diverse populations. The position will offer excellent opportunities for interdisciplinary training and a vibrant work environment at the Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology (https://www.igb.illinois.edu/).

Position requirements:
Applicants must hold a Ph.D. degree in Microbiology or a related discipline and have strong technical skills in one or more of the following areas: bacterial genetics, environmental microbiology, anaerobic microbiology, phage biology, biochemistry, and genomic biology. Applicants must also have strong communication skills, be detail-oriented, and be willing to actively engage with a collaborative interdisciplinary team.

Salary and benefits:
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is an equal opportunity employer and offers excellent health care benefits. The annual starting salary for the position is $62,000. Questions about these positions or applications including a letter of application, CV and the names of three referees can be addressed by email to ahatoum@illinois.edu.

Start date is as soon as possible. Applications will be reviewed as they are received.