Postdoc - Microbiome - Innovative Genomics Institute

Postdoc – Microbiome – Innovative Genomics Institute

Position title: Postdoc

Salary range: The UC postdoc salary scales set the minimum pay determined by experience level  range per current scale is $69,073 - $77,030. See the UCOP website for detailed scale tables.

Percent time: 100%

Anticipated start: Spring 2026

Position duration: Initial appointment for two years with possible renewal based on performance and funding.

Application window: Open December 15, 2025; review date December 30, 2025; final application date January 16, 2026.

The lab of Dr. Spencer Diamond at UC Berkeley's Innovative Genomics Institute (IGI) is recruiting a postdoctoral scholar to join a highly collaborative team of researchers, who are tightly integrated within IGI's Berkeley Initiative for Optimized Microbiome Editing (BIOME). Projects focus on characterizing model microbiomes using genome-resolved multi-omics, statistical/metabolic modeling, and machine learning to generate a systems-level understanding of microbiomes. Work is closely integrated with teams from UC Berkeley, UCSF, and UC Davis to design strategies that alter microbiome behavior through targeted genetic editing.

Projects include the bovine rumen microbiome, metabolic functional guild analysis, microbiome stable state modeling, and AI-based prediction of rumen microbiome collective behaviors.

The Diamond Lab integrates genome-resolved multi-omics, machine learning, and the design of “communoids” – laboratory-based microbial consortia that mimic natural microbiomes – to uncover principles governing microbiome function and resilience.

• Designing and executing experiments.
• Data management.
• Data analysis.
• Manuscript preparation.
• Presenting research.
• Contributing to grant proposals.
• Mentoring students.

• PhD (or equivalent international degree) or enrolled in a PhD program.

• PhD (or equivalent international degree) required by start date.
• No more than three years of post‑degree research experience by start date.

• PhD in Microbiology, Computational Biology, Genomics, Systems Biology, Statistics, Machine Learning, or related discipline.
• Publication record in Microbiology, Metagenomics, Metabolic/Statistical Modeling, Bioinformatics, Systems Biology, or related fields.
• Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following areas:
• Environmental Microbiology / Microbiomes, specifically bovine rumen microbiomes.
• Genome Resolved Metagenomics.
• Microbial Statistical Ecology.
• Microbial Metabolism.
• Metabolic and/or Statistical Modeling.
• Network Analysis.
• Systems Biology.
• Machine Learning and related frameworks.
• NGS Data Analysis.
• Programming proficiency in R or Python.
• Training and mentoring of junior scientists.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Curriculum Vitae – most recently updated CV.
• Cover Letter.
• Three references (contact information only).

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Help contact: sdiamond

Berkeley, CA

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