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Postdoc - Microbiome - Innovative Genomics Institute

Position overview Position title: Postdoc
Salary range: The UC postdoc salary scales set the minimum pay determined by experience level at appointment. See the following table(s) for the current salary scale(s) for this position: A reasonable estimate for this position is $69,073 - $77,030.

Percent time: 100%

Anticipated start: Winter 2025/26

Position duration: Initial appointment is for two years with the possibility of renewal based on performance and funding availability.

Application Window
Open date: October 24, 2025

Most recent review date: Wednesday, Nov 26, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date: Thursday, Dec 11, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

The Ronda lab at the Innovative Genomics Institute at UC Berkeley is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral scholar to join our multidisciplinary lab. Our research focuses on mapping the human-microbiome interactome using Systems Biology and Synthetic Biology. Our lab develops novel technologies to engineer and modulate microbiomes as well as employ them in mouse models and gut organoids to understand the fundamental mechanisms of host-microbiome communication and their implications for human health and disease. The postdoc will collaborate with multidisciplinary groups from Stanford, UCSF, UC Davis, LBNL.

Responsibilities of this position may include: performing lab work and experiments, designing and executing complex protocols, analyzing experimental data using advanced bioinformatics tools and contributing to the development of innovative methodologies, developing novel computational models, actively participating in lab and group meetings, collaborating with team members to refine research approaches, maintain accurate records of experimental procedures and results, contributing to the preparation of manuscripts and grant proposals, lead the publication of academic papers, and present results at national and international conferences. We have different projects in lab that span from in vivo microbiome editing to bioinformatics immunology and neuroscience.

Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
PhD (or equivalent international degree) or enrolled in a PhD (or equivalent international degree) program.

Additional qualifications (required at time of start)
PhD (or equivalent international degree) required by the appointment start date. No more than three years of post-degree research experience by start date.

Preferred qualifications
Background in any of these fields: microbiome research, systems biology, bioinformatics, synthetic biology, immunology, neuroscience, computer science-AI, engineering, stem cells/organoids, engineering.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Experience with in vivo models, particularly mice.

Proficiency in molecular biology techniques.

Familiarity with OMICs technologies and data analysis.

Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

Cover Letter

Statement of Research (Optional)

Reference requirements

• 3 required (contact information only)

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As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

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Job location
Berkeley, CA

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