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