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Post Doctorate RA – River Corridor Multi-Omics
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Post Doctorate RA – River Corridor Multi-Omics
- Richland, Washington
- Earth and Biological Sciences
- Temporary Full-Time
- No
- 10/17/2022
- 4796
Job Description
Overview
The Earth and Biological Sciences Directorate (EBSD) leads novel and necessary research in three core areas: Atmospheric and Climate Sciences, Biological Sciences, and Environmental Molecular Sciences. The contributions of EBSD staff are many as we continue to elevate the impact of PNNL's science mission: to understand, predict, and control the complex adaptive systems underlying the science behind Earth, energy, and security.
Responsibilities
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) in Richland, WA is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral research associate with strong background in the integration of multi-omic data (e.g., metagenomics, metatranscriptomics, metametabolomics) with metabolic models in environmental systems (e.g., sediments, soils, surface water) that contain highly diverse microbial communities. The candidate will use existing and new data generated through the WHONDRS consortium (https://whondrs.pnnl.gov/), PNNL’s river corridor science focus area (RCSFA) program (https://www.pnnl.gov/projects/river-corridor), and the Genome Resolved Open Watersheds (GROW) database. There will be opportunities to pursue regional, continental, and global scale river corridor microbiology (e.g., spatial analyses of metabolism) and to develop metabolic models linked to reactive transport models that integrate hydrology with biogeochemistry and microbiology. WHONDRS, RCSFA, and GROW span large interdisciplinary projects focusing on elucidation of transferable principles governing river corridor ecosystems. There will also be opportunities to interface with other projects spanning scales and systems (e.g., soil-focused efforts). Duties will include modeling of multi-omic data, with an emphasis on linking metabolic, biogeochemical reaction network, and reactive transport models preferably within the KBase (https://kbase.us/) environment. The candidate will be expected to generate peer-reviewed publications and open source modeling/analysis tools, and will have opportunities to engage with the Integrated, Coordinated, Open, and Networked (ICON) Science Cooperative (https://icon-science.pnnl.gov).
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Candidates must have received a PhD within the past five years (60 months) or within the next 8 months from an accredited college or university.
Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstrated ability to analyze, model, and interpret multi-omic data from environmental systems containing diverse microbial communities, with a preference for experience with river corridor and below-ground systems. Demonstrated modeling, informatics, and programming experience for analysis/modeling of/with diverse types of data (including multi-omics) using contemporary scripting languages such as Python and R, as well as R Markdown, Jupyter notebooks, and GitHub. Strong written and oral communication skills with significant motivation to publish in the peer reviewed literature, and to make outputs (e.g., code, data) openly available and aligned with FAIR principles. Strong interest in team-based interdisciplinary science, with the willingness and ability to work independently when required.
Ph.D. in environmental microbiology, biogeosciences, or related field.
Hazardous Working Conditions/Environment
Not applicable
Additional Information
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Testing Designated Position
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About PNNL
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is a world-class research institution powered by a highly educated, diverse workforce committed to the values of Integrity, Creativity, Collaboration, Impact, and Courage. Every year, scores of dynamic, driven people come to PNNL to work with renowned researchers on meaningful science, innovations and outcomes for the U.S. Department of Energy and other sponsors; here is your chance to be one of them!
At PNNL, you will find an exciting research environment and excellent benefits including health insurance, flexible work schedules and telework options. PNNL is located in eastern Washington State—the dry side of Washington known for its stellar outdoor recreation and affordable cost of living. The Lab’s campus is only a 45-minute flight (or ~3 hour drive) from Seattle or Portland, and is serviced by the convenient PSC airport, connected to 8 major hubs.
Commitment to Excellence, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Equal Employment Opportunity
Our laboratory is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment dedicated to solving critical challenges in fundamental sciences, national security, and energy resiliency. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. In support of this commitment, we encourage people of all racial/ethnic identities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply for employment.
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), protected veteran status, and any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local laws.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures and in employment. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, contact us at careers@pnnl.gov.
Drug Free Workplace
PNNL is committed to a drug-free workplace supported by Workplace Substance Abuse Program (WSAP) and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs.
Mandatory Requirements
Battelle requires employees to have a COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of employment, subject to accommodation. Applicants are required to disclose their vaccination status following a conditional offer of employment and must attest to being fully vaccinated with a Center for Disease Control (CDC)-approved COVID-19 vaccination, or provide documentation of need for medical or religious exemption from the COVID-19 vaccination requirement.
Please be aware that the Department of Energy (DOE) prohibits DOE employees and contractors from having any affiliation with the foreign government of a country DOE has identified as a “country of risk” without explicit approval by DOE and Battelle. If you are offered a position at PNNL and currently have any affiliation with the government of one of these countries you will be required to disclose this information and recuse yourself of that affiliation or receive approval from DOE and Battelle prior to your first day of employment.
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