Metabolic engineering of Pseudomonas putida for enhanced biofuel production from lignin and lignocellulosic biomass: Pseudomonas putida is an obligately aerobic bacterium that can grow on diversve aromatic compounds that can be derived from lignin.  In order to convert lignin into value-added chemicals, P. putida needs to be genetically modified.  This project will focus on improving genetic tools to simplify and accelerate the modification of P. putida and using these tools to modify metabolism to enhance biofuel and chemical production from lignin.

Applicants cannot have received the most recent degree more than three years prior to the date of application and must complete all degree requirements before starting their appointment.

This ORNL Postgraduate Research Associates Program is administered by ORAU through its contract with the U.S. Department of Energy to manage the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE).

Bachelors Degree in Biology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, or related fields.

Required:
Experience in molecular biology
Experience in microbiology

Preferred:
Experience in microbial genetics

• Degree: Bachelor's Degree received within the last 36 month(s).
• Discipline(s):
  • Life Health and Medical Sciences (3 )

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