Postdoctoral Researcher (lsu)

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Job Posting Title:

Postdoctoral Researcher

   

Position Type:

Other Academic

   

Department:

LSUAM CCE - EnvS - Biological Oceanography (Edward A Laws (00007089))

   

Work Location:

3141 Energy, Coast, and Environment Building

   

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Pay Grade:

Other Academic

   

Job Description:

Job Summary:

The position involves growing the marine cyanophyte Prochlorococcus in a continuous culture system over a range of temperatures from suboptimal to supraoptimal, irradiances (suboptimal and optimal), carbon dioxide partial pressures (500 and 1000 ppm), and under nutrient-replete and ammonium-limited conditions. The position will require measuring growth rates, dark respiration rates, and photosynthetic rates normalized to chlorophyll. The job requires use of sterile techniques for preparing growth media and operating the continuous culture system. The purpose of this work is to gain an informed understanding of how this very abundant marine organism is likely to respond to climate change.

Job Responsibilities:

-Collect samples from the growth chamber at 12-hour intervals once steady state has been established. Samples must be collected for particulate carbon, particulate nitrogen, and chlorophyll.

-Measure concentrations of chlorophyll on spectrophotometer.

-Learn to run and maintain elemental analyzer used for measurement of carbon and nitrogen retained on glass fiber filters.

-Prepare sterile media for the growth of marine phytoplankton.

-Maintain daily record of conditions in growth chamber, including measurements of optical density on a spectrophotometer.

-Assemble and operate a continuous culture system for growing marine phytoplankton. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Ph.D. in Science or a related field

   

Additional Job Description:

Special Instructions:

Attach a cover letter, resume and three professional references along with their email addresses. A copy of your transcript(s) may be attached to your application. However, official transcripts are required prior to hire. If your degree was earned outside the US, a credential evaluation will be required. This position is subject to drug/alcohol testing in accordance with PS-67.

For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Lily Pham, 225-578-9421, bpham4@lsu.edu.

   

Posting Date:

October 30, 2023

   

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

  

Additional Position Information:

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

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Essential Position (Y/N):

   

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