Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Soil Microbiome)
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onNorthwest Erwin O Rieger Memorial Highway, Fruit Valley, Vancouver, Clark County, Washington, United States
About the Lab and Mission
The Plant-Soil Microbiome Ecology and Innovation Lab, led by Dr. Zelalem Taye at the University of British Columbia, is dedicated to advancing applied soil biodiversity knowledge. Soil biodiversity is critical to ecosystem productivity, resilience, and land stewardship, yet it remains underrepresented in land-use and conservation decision-making. This project aims to bridge that gap by mapping soil microbial biodiversity across forest and agricultural ecosystems in British Columbia.
The position is based in the Applied Biology Program within the Faculty of Land and Food Systems at the UBC Vancouver Point Grey campus. It offers a collaborative environment where researchers work alongside land stewards, community partners, and academic peers to generate robust soil microbiome data and support protocol harmonization.
Work location
Work model: On-site
Northwest Erwin O Rieger Memorial Highway, Fruit Valley, Vancouver, Clark County, Washington, United States
Vancouver, Washington
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleLead and coordinate research projects with external collaborators
- check_circleCoordinate and conduct soil sample collection and processing
- check_circlePerform DNA extraction, PCR, and sequencing-library preparation
- check_circleAnalyze amplicon and metagenomic sequencing data using bioinformatics
- check_circleOrganize and document field and laboratory metadata and records
- check_circleSupport development and harmonization of research protocols
- check_circleContribute to scientific reports, manuscripts, and presentations
- check_circleAssist with day-to-day lab organization and equipment management
- check_circleSupport and mentor undergraduate and graduate students
- check_circleLiaise with land stewards and community partners
Requirements
- verifiedPhD in Soil Science, Plant Science, Microbiology, Genomics, Bioinformatics, or closely related field
- verifiedStrong publication record
- verifiedBackground in microbiome research, microbial ecology, genomics, bioinformatics, or soil science
- verifiedValid driver's licence (preferred)
Nice to Have
Experience in soil, plant, environmental, or microbial ecology research; DNA extraction, PCR, sequencing workflows, or molecular laboratory methods; amplicon sequencing, metagenomics, bioinformatics, statistics, or programming; field sampling, sample management, and laboratory coordination; data management, reproducible workflows, and scientific communication. Availability to start immediately and a valid driver's licence.
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Soil Science, Plant Science, Microbiology, Genomics, Bioinformatics, Microbiome Research, Microbial Ecology, Dna Extraction, PCR, Sequencing.
Education: PhD in Soil Science, Plant Science, Microbiology, Genomics, Bioinformatics, or closely related field required.
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Day-to-day, the Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Soil Microbiome) at AGI - Ag Growth International will lead and coordinate research projects with external collaborators; coordinate and conduct soil sample collection and processing; perform dna extraction, pcr, and sequencing-library preparation; and analyze amplicon and metagenomic sequencing data using bioinformatics.
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AGI - Ag Growth International is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: PhD in Soil Science, Plant Science, Microbiology, Genomics, Bioinformatics, or closely related field; Strong publication record; Background in microbiome research, microbial ecology, genomics, bioinformatics, or soil science; and Valid driver's licence (preferred).
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Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Soil Microbiome) at AGI - Ag Growth International is based in Northwest Erwin O Rieger Memorial Highway, Fruit Valley, Vancouver, Clark County, Washington, United States. This is a on-site role.
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Key skills for Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Soil Microbiome) at AGI - Ag Growth International include Soil Science; Plant Science; Microbiology; Genomics; Bioinformatics; Microbiome Research; Microbial Ecology; and Dna Extraction.
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Educational requirements for this role: PhD in Soil Science, Plant Science, Microbiology, Genomics, Bioinformatics, or closely related field required.
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