Postdoctoral Research Associate (tamus)

Job Description

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Highly motivated full-time Postdoctoral Research Associate with an interest in environmental biotechnology, biochar technology, waste-derived biofuels and bioproducts, advanced water treatment/reuse, advanced materials for environmental remediation.

Successful candidates should have knowledge in one or more of the following areas:

Job Duties

• Conduct research in environmental biotechnology focusing on biochar technology for wastewater treatment, runoff water treatment, anaerobic digestion, and greenhouse gas control.

• Develop and apply novel water treatment technologies aimed at removing emerging contaminants and pathogens.

• Investigate and optimize microbial and algal biofuels and bioproducts, including exploring innovative bioprocessing methods.

• Explore the development and application of advanced materials for environmental applications, such as sensors, adsorbents, or catalysts

• Coordinate research activities with a multidisciplinary team of collaborators, including university faculty, industry partners, and external research institutions.

• Foster strong relationships with collaborators to ensure seamless communication, sharing of data, and integration of research objectives.

• Organize regular team meetings and workshops to discuss research progress.

• Collect, analyze, and interpret scientific data.

• Prepare comprehensive reports and presentations on research findings at scientific conferences, seminars, and meetings with collaborators and funding agencies.

• Prepare manuscripts for submission to peer-reviewed journals.

• Assist in the preparation and submission of grant proposals.

• Supervise laboratory technicians, undergraduate, and graduate students.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in environmental engineering science, chemical engineering, biological engineering, agricultural engineering, microbiology, biochemistry, and molecular biology.

• Experience with water treatment, biofuel and bioproducts, emerging contaminants, and advanced materials. 

• Strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals.

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and ability to establish effective working relationships.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in analytical instruments (i.e., LC/MS, HPLC, GC, ICP, IC, XRD, SEM/EDX, XPS)

• Experience in analysis of nutrients, antibiotics and microbial pathogens from soil, water, and plant

• Experience in molecular techniques including qPCR and 16S microbial community analysis

• Experience in statistical analysis and design of experiments

Applicants: Please attach a cover letter, CV and three professional references.

Location

Stephenville, Texas (pop. 21,000) is in Erath County approximately 90 miles southwest of Fort Worth, Texas. Agriculture, education, and manufacturing are the leading industries for the area. Stephenville is the proud home of Tarleton State University, the founding member of the Texas A&M System.

This position is grant funded and availability is contingent on grant funding.  

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.