Opportunity: Strain and Metabolic Engineering

Opportunity Number:

DEVCOM-055

Opportunity Number:

Austin, TX

Opportunity Description:

We are seeking a motivated student to join our team for research in strain engineering, which focuses on modifying microorganisms to enhance their capabilities in producing valuable chemicals, improving stress resilience, or optimizing metabolic pathways. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge genetic engineering techniques, including modifying gene expression, creating mutant strains, and evaluating their performance under different conditions. You’ll collaborate with experienced researchers to design, test, and refine microbial strains to achieve specific, innovative outcomes.

Opportunity Skill Set:

We welcome applicants with an interest or any experience in the following areas:
•Biology
•Genetics
•Synthetic Biology
•Microbiology
•Metabolic Pathways
•Bioengineering
If you’re excited about any of these topics, we encourage you to apply!