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Join Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory as a Synthetic Biologist - Postdoctoral Researcher to conduct research in synthetic biology for critical metal recovery. The position requires a PhD in Microbiology, Synthetic Biology, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, or a related field with a strong emphasis in genetic engineering and molecular biology.
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Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) is a premier applied-science research facility under the Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration, dedicated to safeguarding national security through advanced science, technology, and engineering. The laboratory’s core focus spans counterterrorism, nonproliferation, defense, intelligence, energy, and environmental stewardship, leveraging high-performance computing, additive manufacturing, and cutting-edge physics and chemistry research. LLNL’s interdisciplinary approach—combining mathematics, engineering, and fundamental science—enables breakthroughs that support stockpile stewardship and global security initiatives. Renowned for its world-class facilities, the laboratory is often called the "smartest square mile on Earth," reflecting its culture of excellence, integrity, and collaborative innovation.