Postdoctoral Researcher
Clark/Yang Research Labs (Douglas S. Clark and Peidong Yang, PIs)
College of Chemistry, UC Berkeley
The College of Chemistry at the University of California, Berkeley seeks applications for a
Postdoctoral Researcher in the Clark/Yang Research Labs at 100% with a start date in spring or
summer 2022.
The overall project is a collaborative effort of UC Berkeley and GE Research aiming to develop
an integrated, three-step process to directly capture and convert carbon dioxide from ambient air
into butanol, a platform molecule for diesel and jet fuels. The initial focus of this postdoctoral
position will be to optimize microbial strain development and bioproduct formation from H2 and
CO2 in continuous bioreactors.
Highly motivated individuals with a PhD in bio/chemical engineering, chemical biology,
microbiology, or a related field are encouraged to apply. Previous experience in metabolic
engineering, acetogenic fermentation, and/or electromicrobial production would be especially
useful. Competitive candidates are expected to have excellent oral and written communication
skills, and a strong record of peer reviewed publications.
If you're interested, please email a cover letter and most recent CV to Christine Balolong at
cbalolong at berkeley.edu.
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