Job DescriptionThe Gibbons Group is seeking a highly motivated scientist to conduct research investigating how the human gut microbiome modulates host responses to prebiotic, probiotic, and dietary intake. To accomplish this goal, the lab is developing community-scale metabolic models and generating data from high-throughput ex vivo stool fluxomic assays. The data will be used to explore how the microbiota transform dietary substrates into downstream metabolites. The successful applicant will be expected to design, execute, analyze, and troubleshoot modeling experiments and integrate ex vivo data with dietary intake and blood metabolomic data.
Key responsibilities include
Development microbial community-scale metabolic models
Manage biobank and database from ex vivo assays
Integrate modeling and ex vivo data
Discuss and present research at internal and external meetings
Manuscript preparation
Qualifications:
PhD in bioinformatics, microbial ecology, or systems biology.
Strong interest in human microbiome research
Ability to organize and prioritize work, work efficiently and independently
Strong verbal and written communication skills
ISB is an EOE (M/F/veteran/disability status)