How to Apply The application must include a single pdf file of: 1) cover letter outlining your research experience, qualifications, and interest in the position; 2) Curriculum vitae; 3) a brief list of publications. Job Summary The department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Michigan (UM Ann Arbor campus) is seeking a research investigator to work in Professor Jeremy Semrau's laboratory. The duties and expectations of the position include: construction and characterization of mutants defective in gene(s) involved in methanobactin synthesis, development of alternative production schemes of methanobactin production as well as more general studies on the impacts of metals methanotrophic physiology. Who We Are Michigan Engineers are world-class educators, researchers, students and staff who strive to build a people-first future. As part of a top national public research institution, Michigan Engineering's mission is to provide scientific and technological leadership to the people of the world, develop intellectually curious and socially conscious minds, create collaborative solutions to societal problems, and promote an inclusive and innovative community of service for the common good. Our vision, mission and values are supported by a people-first engineering framework that guides our work. As Michigan Engineers, we strive to apply excellent engineering fundamentals, integrated expertise and equity-centered values to reimagine what engineering can be, close critical gaps, and elevate all people. Information about our vision, mission and values can be found at: http://strategicvision.engin.umich.edu/