We are seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to conduct research in the field of synthetic biology by conducting research for containment of genetically engineered bacteria. You will work with a multi-disciplinary team of scientists and engineers who are passionate about achieving success while solving some of nation's greatest challenges. This position is in the Systems and Synthetic Biology group in the Biosciences and Biotechnology Division.

In this role you will

• Conduct research in biophysics, microbiology, molecular biology, or related fields.
• Conduct work with proteins, bacteria, and eukaryotic cells for structure/function studies and live cell imaging experiments.
• Design and develop research projects focused on addressing defined problems.
• Present formal and informal overviews of progress in experimental work at regular meetings.
• Publish research results in peer-reviewed scientific or technical journals and present results at external conferences seminars and/or technical meetings.
• Maintain and establish laboratory protocols, an accurate and detailed laboratory notebook including complete records of experiments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.