SEEKING POSTDOC TO STUDY MOLECULAR SYRINGES

Position Description. The Shikuma Lab is seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar to train in the lab of Dr. Nicholas Shikuma under a NIH R35 MIRA and NSF CAREER-funded project at the San Diego State University in San Diego, California.
 
The successful candidate will lead a project studying a novel molecular syringe structure produced by Bacteroides bacteria from the human gut. This previously undescribed family of syringe-like structures called Bacteroidales Injection Systems are produced by the gut microbiomes of nearly all healthy adult humans. A publication forming the basis of this project can be accessed through the following link (Rojas et al. 2020). https:// doi.org/10.1128/mSystems.00648-20

The ideal candidate is an ambitious, motivated, detail-oriented individual with experience with genetics, molecular biology and tissue culture, has exceptional oral and written communication skills, and nearing completion or recently obtained their PhD. Experience in microbial genetics and/or host-microbe interactions is desired. The candidate should be able to work collegially within our research team and engage with the vibrant microbiology community at SDSU and in San Diego. Funding is available for one year with the possibility of an additional year of support. Within the first year, the candidate is expected to develop and submit applications for independent fellowship funding. 
 
The Shikuma Lab is a highly collaborative environment composed of talented scientists studying host-microbe interactions in the ocean and the human microbiome (currently 3 postdocs, 3 PhD students, 2 MS students, 4 undergrads and the PI). More information about the lab can be found through the lab’s website. https://shikumalab.com
 
Application Instructions. Please email the following information to nshikuma@sdsu.edu
 
(1) A cover letter providing an explanation of your recent research and fit with the project/lab.
(2) A current Curriculum Vitae.
(3) The contact information for three professional references.
 
San Diego State University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, or covered veteran status.

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PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS AND TRAINEES
The Shikuma Lab provides exceptional research and mentoring opportunities for students and trainees at all levels. 

Our research areas include:

• Microbiology.
• Genetics.
• ​Biotechnology.
• Marine biology. 
• Human microbiome.
• Synthetic biology.

​​GRADUATE STUDENTS
Masters and PhD graduate students typically enroll through: SDSU Cell and Molecular Biology (CMB) Masters or PhD programs.

Interested? Contact Dr. Shikuma by email to inquire about potential openings and rotations. nshikuma-at-sdsu.edu

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
New to research? Check out this blog post for advice on getting into a research lab at SDSU.

POSTDOCS
Inquire with Dr. Shikuma directly by emailing a cover letter and CV. nshikuma-at-sdsu.edu