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 roximate range: $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.

Open date: October 24, 2025

Next review date: Friday, Nov 7, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Thursday, Nov 27, 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.

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 developing innovative methodologies
• Developing novel computational models
• Actively participating in lab and group meetings
• Collaborating with team members to refine research approaches
• Maintaining accurate records of experimental procedures and results
• Contributing to the preparation of manuscripts and grant proposals
• Leading the publication of academic papers
• Presenting results at national and international conferences

We have different projects in the lab that span from in vivo microbiome editing to bioinformatics, immunology, and neuroscience.

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.
• 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.

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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