"Faculty and Post-doc Positions in Synthetic Biology, Microbial Physiology and Ecology, Biochemistry"

Job Overview

Apply by: Open until filled

Address: Northeastern University Hunnan Campus, Shenying Street, Hunnan District, Shenyang, Liaoning, China

Qualification: PhD

Discipline: Science & Engineering

Majors Wanted: Biology, Electrobiomaterials and related

Electrobiomaterials Institute at Northeastern University (www.neu.edu.cn) invites applications for multiple faculty positions. The newly formed Electrobiomaterials Institute, directed by Derek Lovley, occupies newly built space in the recently completed Materials Corrosion and Protection building on the Hunnan campus, Northeastern University, Shenyang, China. The institute conducts basic research on electromicrobiology and the identification and characterization of novel, sustainably produced, electronic materials. Electromicrobiological process have profound impacts on the corrosion of materials as well as bioenergy applications and the biogeochemical cycling of carbon and metals. Electroactive microorganisms are the source of ‘green’ electronic materials with applications in neuromorphic computing, biomedical sensing, and sustainable electricity generation. However, the understanding of the diversity of electroactive microbes, and how they electrically interact with man-made and environmental materials, is in its infancy. Also, new strategies are required for designing bio-based electronic materials, characterizing their properties, and producing them at scale.

Multiple researchers interested in the following areas are sought:

1. Microbial corrosion mechanisms, including extracellular electron exchange, and its mitigation.
2. Design and characterization of microbially produced sustainable electronic materials.
3. Living functional biofilm materials for bioelectronics, biosensors, and corrosion protection.

Positions Available

Full Professor
Basic requirements: Scholars under the age of 45 who have a track record of publication in high visibility journals and outstanding achievements in the area of interest.

Associate Professor
Basic requirements: Scholars preferably under the age of 35. Substantial contributions to their field of research. Overseas education or international research collaboration experience preferred.

Postdoctoral Researcher
Basic requirements: Recent doctoral graduates with a publication record evidencing a high level of research productivity.

Salary, start-up funds, and relocation allowance are commensurate with the position rank

To apply, please submit the following materials: (1) cover letter; (2) curriculum vitae; (3) brief research statement; (4) contact information for three references to: electrobiomaterials@gmail.com.

For further information please contact Derek Lovley at electrobiomaterials@gmail.com or Dake Xu at xudake@mail.neu.edu.cn. Application review will continue until the positions are filled.