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Postdoctoral Positions

POSTDOCTORAL POSITIONS are available in the research group of Prof. Antoniewicz. In general, a strong background in fields related to Metabolic Engineering or Systems Biology are required. Postdoctoral researchers in our group are expected to work independently and provide leadership to more junior investigators. They are responsible for carrying projects from inception of an idea to publication. Our laboratory offers an exciting environment for those seeking to integrate metabolic engineering and functional genomics. At present, we are specifically seeking individuals with expertise in the following areas:

  • Regulation of liver metabolism
    P
    roject involves study of regulation of pathway fluxes in liver cells (FAO rat hepatoma cell line) using stable isotopes and tandem mass spectrometry. 

  • Solvent tolerance of microorganisms
    P
    roject involves development of high-throughput experimental techniques to elucidate effects of solvents (e.g. ethanol, butanol) on the cellular metabolic phenotype of yeast and E. coli.

Please address inquiries to our group via e-mail at mranton@udel.edu.



Doctoral Students

Before joining our group as a doctoral candidate, students must first be accepted into the graduate degree program in Chemical Engineering at the University of Delaware. Applicants who are US citizens or permanent residents and have exceptional qualifications should consider applying for an external fellowship. If you are interested in joining our laboratory, but have not been accepted to UD yet, please contact us and we will be happy to advise you in the application process [see application procedures].



Undergraduate Students

Research apprenticeships give undergraduate students a chance to see and take part in the scientific discovery process. The Antoniewicz lab provides opportunities for interested students to learn techniques at the interface between metabolic engineering, bioinformatics and functional genomics. No prior skills are required, as we encourage students to join the lab early in their academic careers.

Typical student background includes one or more years of study in chemical engineering and/or biological sciences. Students often begin work after completing their sophomore year as part of the Science and Engineering Scholars Program, or HHMI Scholars Programs. Undergraduate students may work for credit, salary/stipend work-study, or as a volunteer.


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