"Post Doctoral Associate, College of Engineering"

Job no: 497772

Work type: Staff - Full-Time

Location: Main Campus - Academic

Categories: Full-Time, Research, Post Doc, None

Title: Post Doctoral Associate, College of Engineering

Department Org: Chem/Envior Engr - 101910

Employee Classification: P1 - Post Doctoral Assoc FT-MC

Bargaining Unit: Professional Staff Association

Primary Location: MC AC

Shift:  1 

Posted Salary: Salary will commensurate with experience

Float: No

Rotate: No

On Call: No

Travel: No

Weekend/Holiday: No

Job Description:

The Post Doctoral Research Associate will be working on projects related to cultivation of microalgae and cyanobacteria. The candidate will be expected to perform laboratory experiments in support of funded projects, perform laboratory experiments to develop new areas of research, supervise graduate and undergraduate students, present results at professional conferences, write manuscripts for publication in refereed journals, and write/assist with preparation of grant proposals.

The employee in this role must have a combination of applied- and fundamental- science experience. Prior experience in indoor and outdoor cultivation/maintenance of microalgae is required. Prior experience in greenhouse management and in guiding graduate students is also required. This employee must be self-directed and able to work with minimum supervision. The employee must also be able to document results and write quarterly/yearly progress reports to the granting agency.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Engineering undergraduate and/or graduate degree in biotechnology or related field

• Prior experience in indoor and outdoor cultivation/maintenance of microalgae

• Prior experience in greenhouse management and in guiding graduate students

• Prior publications on algae cultivation in reputed peer-reviewed journal(s)

• Strong scientific writing skills demonstrated by experience authoring high quality scientific papers.

• Excellent verbal and interpersonal communications skills

• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a research team or individually to complete projects with limited supervision

Conditions of Employment:

To promote the highest levels of health and well-being, the University of Toledo campuses are tobacco-free. To further this effort, the University of Toledo Health Science Campus Medical Center is requiring candidates for employment to be nicotine-free. Pre-employment health screening requirements will include cotinine (nicotine) testing, as well as drug and other required health screenings for the position. With the exception of positions within University of Toledo Main Campus and the University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences, the employment offer is conditional upon successful completion of a cotinine test and Occupational Health clearance.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. The University of Toledo does not discriminate in employment, educational programs, or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, disability, familial status, or political affiliation. 

The University is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, dual-career professionals and covered veterans.

The University of Toledo provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation to complete this application, or for testing or interviewing, please contact the HR Compliance at  hrcompliance@utoledo.edu or 419-530-4747 between the hours of 8:30AM and 5:00PM or apply online for an accommodation request. 

Computer access is available at most public libraries and at the Office of Human Resources located in the Center for Administrative Support on the Main Campus of the University of Toledo.

Advertised: 19 Aug 2024 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: 30 Sep 2024 Eastern Daylight Time