Senior Scientist - Fungal Synthetic Biology

Senior Scientist – Fungal Synthetic Biology

PhD in microbiology, mycology, molecular biology, biochemistry, synthetic biology, or a related field.
Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
Expertise in filamentous fungi genetics with hands-on experience across multiple species.
Proven success in fungal genetic engineering (e.g., DNA delivery, genome editing, CRISPR, transposons) and molecular biology techniques (e.g., cloning, NGS, protein expression).
Strong track record of rigorous, high-quality scientific output and record-keeping.
Experience mentoring research staff and leading scientific initiatives.
Comfort with lab automation and high-throughput screening approaches.
Strong analytical skills and the ability to reason from first principles.
Creative problem-solving mindset with adaptability to shifting priorities.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work independently and in teams.
Passion for impactful research aligned with our mission.

Develop and optimize methods for studying and engineering various filamentous fungi.
Design, construct, and test plasmids, genetic parts, and genome-wide perturbation libraries (e.g., transposons, Targetrons, CRISPR).
Execute high-throughput cloning methodologies (Golden Gate, isothermal assembly, SLiCE, etc.) and next-generation sequencing (NGS) assays.
Discover and characterize novel fungal genetic elements.
Collaborate with engineers to integrate automation and high-throughput systems.
Stay at the forefront of fungal genetics research, sourcing and implementing cutting-edge techniques.
Manage and mentor research staff, ensuring rigorous experimental execution.
Maintain meticulous documentation, write SOPs, and prepare internal reports and scientific publications.
Effectively communicate findings internally and externally through presentations and manuscripts.