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SalaryJob Title
Postdoctoral Research AssociateAgency
Texas A&M Agrilife ResearchDepartment
StephenvilleProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
Stephenville, TexasJob Type
StaffJob Description
Job Summary:
The Postdoctoral Research Associate is responsible for coordinating and conducting research activities to include biochar technology for wastewater treatment/reuse, runoff water treatment, anaerobic digestion, greenhouse gas control, novel water treatment to remove various emerging contaminants and pathogens, novel microbial and algal biofuels and bioproducts.
Job Responsibilities:
Duties are specifically related to research activities, require an advanced level of knowledge in a field of science or learning, are predominantly intellectual and varied in character, and require consistent use of discretion and judgment. Duties may include, but are not limited to:
- Biochar technology for wastewater treatment/reuse, runoff water treatment, anaerobic digestion, greenhouse gas control, and other applications.
- Novel water treatment to remove various emerging contaminants and pathogens.
- Novel microbial and algal biofuels and bioproducts.
- Supervise technicians and undergraduates.
- Coordinate research activities with a large team of collaborators.
- Present data in scientific meetings.
- Prepare manuscripts for publication.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Education and Experience:
- A Ph.D. in environmental engineering/science, chemical engineering, biological engineering, agricultural engineering, biochemistry, and other relevant disciplines.
Preferred Education and Experience:
- Production and application of biochar for environmental, energy and agricultural processes.
- Bioremediation and phytoremediation.
- Production of biofuels and bioproducts from agricultural waste, microalgae, and other biomass.
- Treatment of emerging contaminants (such as antibiotics, algal toxins, PFAS) in water and soil.
- Analytical instruments (i.e., LC/MS, HPLC, GC, ICP, IC, XRD, SEM/EDX, XPS).
- Analysis of nutrients, antibiotics and microbial pathogens from soil, plant and water.
- Molecular techniques including qPCR and 16S microbial community analysis.
- Statistical analysis and design of experiment.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Excellent English writing and oral communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Ability to work in a collaborative, team environment.
- Basic statistical skills.
- Experience with water treatment, biofuel and bioproduct, emerging contaminants, and advanced materials.
- Strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Production and applications of biochar.
- Production of biofuels and bioproducts.
- Innovative water and soil treatment research.
- Treatment of emerging contaminants (antibiotics, algal toxins, PFAS) in water and soil.
- Use of analytical instruments (i.e., LC/MS, HPLC, GC, ICP, IC, XRD, SEM/EDX, XPS).
- Analysis of nutrients, antibiotics and microbial pathogens from soil, water and plants.
- Working knowledge of molecular techniques including qPCR and 16S microbial community analysis.
- Statistical analysis and design of experiment.
Applicants should provide:
- Cover letter clearly explaining research interests and experience, and suitability for the advertised position (2 pages maximum)
- Detailed CV (or resume)
- Name, phone number and e-mail address for three references
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
