Applications are invited for postdoc positions in the Cheung lab at Georgia Tech. Our lab is located in the city of Atlanta, GA. Successful applicants will be in charge of developing and deploying genetically encoded biosensors in plants. This opportunity will provide training in synthetic biology, quantitative imaging, and computational modeling.
Candidates must have or be close to obtaining a Ph.D. in Bioengineering, Plant Biology, Systems Biology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Biophysics, or a related field. Experience in confocal microscopy and molecular biology is also required. The successful applicant will be self-motivated and have a proven track record of designing experiments independently and publishing scientific research.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Appointments will be made initially for one year with the option to renew for two more years. International travel to visit collaborators in Canada and Germany will be necessary.
To apply, send a two-page resume including the contact information of 3 professional references, along with a cover letter describing your previous experience and why you are interested in our work to lily.cheung@gatech.edu. We look forward to hearing from you!