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Two postdoctoral positions in systems/synthetic biology are available at the Yoon Lab (Systems Biology) in the Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Massachusetts Lowell (MA, USA). The research group is a core part of the Massachusetts BioManufacturing Center (www.uml.edu/mbmc) and Biomanufacturing Consortium (www.uml.edu/bpqc). Currently we are looking for experienced and highly motivated post-doctoral fellows to support biomanufacturing research projects and NIST/AMTech BSTC (Biomanufacturing Science and Technology Consortium) roadmap project. The appointments are funded through NIST and pharmaceutical companies. The research project aims at developing multi-omics analytics for biotherapeutic development and manufacturing with phenotype characterization of mammalian CHO cells. The roadmap project is to develop pre-competitive projects for biomanufacturing industry. The initial position is for one year, with the second and third year of employment dependent upon performance in the previous year. The position is available immediately, but starting date can be changed to accommodate the best- suited candidate. Work for this position will largely involve developing and analyzing large multi-omics (gene expression, cDNA sequence, protein, metabolites, glycosylation, trace element profiling) datasets of media and cell-culture samples. The candidate will ideally have experience using bioinformatics (chemometrics) tools to manipulate large sequence datasets and/or hands-on experience with CHO cells. In addition, the candidate will also have the opportunity to get involved in several other on- going projects in the research group. Major responsibilities for the research position include experimentation, data collection, analysis, modeling and writing of manuscripts. Progress in these areas will determine continuation of the appointment. The position will also involve some student mentoring, organization of laboratory activities related to the project, and weekly meetings with the PI and project collaborators. NIST/AMTech project management position requires some project management skills. The PhD degree requirement for this position will be waived with comparable skillsets. The University of Massachusetts Lowell is committed to increasing diversity in its faculty, staff, and student populations, as well as curriculum and support programs, while promoting an inclusive environment. We seek candidates who can contribute to that goal and encourage you to apply and to identify your strengths in this area. • Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Biological Sciences, or related field • Experience with analyzing Illumina or other next-generation sequence data • Experience with cell-culture, media development, analytical technology To apply, combine the following documents into one PDF file: cover letter, CV, sample scholarly work (or publication), description of scientific achievements (~one page), publication list, contact information for two references. Send this PDF file as soon as possible to: [log in to unmask] However, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications are received. Seongkyu Yoon, PhD Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering, BMEBT, Pharmaceutical Sciences Director Massachusetts Biomanufacturing Center Coordinator of Biopharmaceutical Consortium Univ. of Massachusetts Lowell 1 University Ave., Lowell MA 01854 978-934-4741 (O), [log in to unmask] http://seongkyu-yoon.wiki.uml.edu