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carnegiescience

Laboratory Technician

Pasadena, CA

$20.75 - $27.50/hr

... research. RESPONSIBILITIESLaboratory Setup and Operations * Assist with the organization, setup ... Experience culturing photosynthetic microorganisms, including cyanobacteria, algae, or other ...

carnegiescience

Laboratory Technician

Pasadena, CA

$20.75 - $27.50/hr

... research. RESPONSIBILITIESLaboratory Setup and Operations * Assist with the organization, setup ... Experience culturing photosynthetic microorganisms, including cyanobacteria, algae, or other ...

Harvard University

Curatorial Assistant II

Cambridge, MA · On-site

$51/hr

... algae, bryophytes, fungi, and vascular plants. Together they form one of the largest university ... With their state-of-the art research laboratories and world class libraries, the HUH have been a ...

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Research Associate Professor/Research Professor & Director (Algae Center)

Research Associate Professor/Research Professor & Director (Algae Center)

Prairie View A&M University

Prairie View, TX

Full-time

Posted 21 hours ago

Job description

Job Title

Research Associate Professor/Research Professor & Director (Algae Center)

Agency

Prairie View A&M University

Department

Cooperative Agricultural Research Center

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Prairie View, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

Under limited supervision, serves as the primary research leader for the Prairie View Algae Center of Excellence (PACE) and Center of Smart Agriculture Solutions (CSAS), conducts and coordinates independent research and capacity building programs, and activities of PACE and CSAS, and develops and implements ongoing research and workforce training in collaboration with other algae-focused RD&D led by other scientists at PVAMU and external to PVAMU. Salary will be competitive and dependent on experience and demonstrated accomplishments.

This position is funded by a grant or restricted funds. Continued employment is contingent on the renewal of grant or restricted funding.

Responsibilities:

  • Provides leadership, general oversight, and management of PACE and CSAS and serves as the primary point of contact. Seeks and secures extramural funding that supports algae research and climate smart solutions and enhances student experiential learning, publishes research results in peer-reviewed journals, and maintains academic and professional visibility regionally, nationally and internationally.

  • Develops and provides leadership and support for PACE and CSAS within the Cooperative Agricultural Research Center (CARC). Observes University and CAFNR administrative policies to ensure full research compliance. Performs other duties as assigned by leadership at CAFNR.

  • Leads in the development and coordination of an independent research program in algae cultivation, harvesting, processing, and storage in addition to algae as a feed, food, fuel, fertilizer, biodegradable monomers, industrial molecules, and ecosystem services e.g., wastewater treatment.

  • Leads coordination of lecturers and practical laboratories as part of the Applied Algal Agronomy class offered by CAFNR.

  • Identifies and initiates research collaborations with scientists at PVAMU and external to PVAMU, and develops technologies that advance knowledge of the use of algae and other climate smart commodities for sustainable feed, fuel or other downstream uses.

  • Develops scalable and replicable systems for algae cultivation and use to enhance economic opportunities for limited-resource farmers in Texas and other CAFNR clientele.

  • Participates in CAFNR outreach programs, including field day, educational programs, youth algae science projects, and the Houston area events, also prepares extension publications to reach audiences who can benefit from ongoing research, and distributes surveys to students and faculty.

  • Participates and assists in college-wide events, activities, and committees and performs other duties as deemed necessary.

Required Education & Experience:

  • Ph.D. degree in Agriculture Technology or Biological Science and/or related science.

  • Six (6) years of related experience.

  • Strong record of peer-reviewed publications and demonstrated success in securing external grants for research projects.

  • Prior leadership experience in algal research, development, cultivation, yields, biomass analysis, and downstream biomass utilization is preferred.

  • Six (6) years of workforce development, education, and training experience including curricula development, training program supervision and organization. Demonstrated success in obtaining workforce development and education grants. An effective teacher and mentor to young professionals and students.

  • Six (6) years managerial experience including but not limited to: Center of Excellence, Corporation, Industrial, or Research Center.

Job Posting Close Date:

  • Until Filled

Required Attachments:

Please attach all required documents listed belowin the attachment box labeled as either "Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter" on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the "Resume/CV" or Resume/Cover Letter" attachment box. Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.

  • Resume or Curriculum Vitae

  • Cover Letter

Application Submission Guidelines:

All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via thePVAMUCareer site.

The required documents listed in the above "Required Attachments" section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1730 or jobs@pvamu.edu should you need assistance with the online application process.

Background Check Requirements:

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.

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/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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