Assistant Research Scientist - Post Doc

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Position Information

Position Title:
Assistant Research Scientist - Post Doc

Functional Title:
Assistant Research Scientist

Position Number:

Job Description:

The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (UMCES) at The Institute of Marine and Environmental Technology (IMET) seeks a post-doctoral scientist who has a Ph.D. in marine biology or biological oceanography and experience working with microalgae and bacteria. Expertise in growing microalgae, assessing algal biomass and/or analyzing microalgae for biotechnological applications including production of value-added products is preferred. Experience in applying molecular biology approaches such as genomics, transcriptomics and proteomics to the study of microalgae would be an advantage.

FTE:
1.0

Unit:
Institute of Marine and Environmental Technology

Location:
Baltimore, MD

Job Category Status:
Faculty

Minimum Qualifications:

Ph. D in marine biology and experience working with microalgae.

Preferred Qualifications:

Physical Demands:

EEO Statement:

The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science is an equal opportunity employer. The Center's policies, programs, and activities are in conformance with pertinent Federal and State laws and regulations on nondiscrimination regarding race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, and disability. Inquiries regarding compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Educational Amendments; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; or related legal requirements should be directed to the Director of Human Relations, Center Administration, P.O. Box 775, Cambridge, MD 21613.

FLSA:
Exempt

Salary Range:
$40,000 - $50,000

University Information:

The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science unleashes the power of science to transform the way society understands and manages the environment. By conducting cutting-edge research into today's most pressing environmental problems, we are developing new ideas to help guide our state, nation, and world toward a more environmentally sustainable future through five research centers-the Appalachian Laboratory in Frostburg, the Chesapeake Biological Laboratory in Solomons, the Horn Point Laboratory in Cambridge, the Institute of Marine and Environmental Technology in Baltimore, and the Maryland Sea Grant College in College Park. www.umces.edu

The UMCES Institute of Marine and Environmental Technology, IMET is located in Baltimore MD. The scientists at IMET conduct marine and environmental research and thereby create technologies designed to foster the protection and restoration of coastal marine systems and their watersheds, sustainable use of their resources and improvement of human health. IMET's work includes the use of aquaculture and genomics to foster conservation and creation of marine resources, including marine bioenergy; environmental sensor development; environmental remediation; developmental biology; marine biomedicine; molecular and cellular systems and sustainable urban ports and ecosystems.

Additional Information:

The University requires all employees to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or have an approved medical or religious exemption on file at time of hire.

Prospective candidates should submit the following documents via the UMCES applicant portal 1) a cover letter describing research experience, interests and goals, 2) a current CV and 3) contact information for three academic references.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number:
F85P

Number of Vacancies:
1.0

Open Date:
11/02/2022

Review Start Date:
11/15/2022

Close Date:
11/30/2022

Open Until Filled:
Yes

Special Instructions Summary:

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