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Job ID:
250515
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Texas A&M University
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Date Posted
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Dec. 16, 2024
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Title
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Postdoctoral Research Associate |
University
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Texas A&M University
Stephenville, TX, United States
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Department
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Texas A&M University AgriLife Research Center/Biological and Agricultural Engineering |
Application Deadline
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Open until filled. |
Position Start Date
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Available immediately |
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Research fields: Environmental biotechnology, biochar technology, waste-derived biofuels and bioproducts, advanced water treatment/reuse, advanced materials for environmental remediation
Description
We seek a highly motivated full-time Postdoctoral Research Associate with interest in environmental biotechnology, biochar technology, waste-derived biofuels and bioproducts, advanced water treatment/reuse, advanced materials for environmental remediation.
Responsibilities
- Environmental biotechnology and 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
- Advanced materials for environmental applications
- Supervise technicians and undergraduates.
- Coordinate research activities with a large team of collaborators.
- Present data in scientific meetings.
- Prepare manuscripts for publication.
Required Education and Experience
- A Ph.D. in environmental engineering/science, chemical engineering, biological engineering, agricultural engineering, microbiology, biochemistry, and other relevant disciplines.
- Experience with water treatment, biofuel and bioproduct, emerging contaminants, and advanced materials.
- Strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Excellent English writing and oral communication skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to work in a collaborative environment
- Basic statistical skills
DESIred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Production and applications of biochar for environmental, energy and agricultural processes
- Environmental biotechnology for analyzing microbial communities, antibiotic resistance, microbial pathogens, and microbial metabolites
- 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
- Production, characterization, and applications of advanced materials, including biochar and carbon materials
- Analytical instruments (i.e., LC/MS, HPLC, GC, ICP, IC, XRD, SEM/EDX, XPS etc)
- Analysis of nutrients, antibiotics and microbial pathogens from soil, water and plant
- Molecular techniques including qPCR and 16S microbial community analysis
- Statistical analysis and design of experiment
HOW TO APPLY
Applicants should upload at the link (https://tamus.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/AgriLife_Research_External/details/Postdoctoral-Research-Associate_R-077635?q=stephenville).
1) A cover letter clearly explaining your research interests/experience and suitability for the advertised position (2 pages maximum)
2) A detailed CV (or resume) to list education, professional experience, publications, projects, and skills
3) Names, phone numbers and e-mail addresses for three references
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