Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Applied Phycology

21 hours ago

Auburn, Alabama, United States Auburn Full time
Job Title:

Postdoctoral Fellow - Applied Phycology

Job Description:

The Algae Systems and Ecological Engineering Lab at Auburn University is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to conduct research on applied phycology for nutrient recovery from wastewater streams. The successful candidate will lead the investigation in bioprospecting for filamentous algal species in the southeastern U.S. useful for cultivating at-scale for nutrient remediation and biomass production in wastewaters.

Responsibilities:
  • Design, develop, and build lab and microcosm-scale experimentation systems for investigation into filamentous algal production and growth.
  • Conduct research on algal strain collection and identification in the field, and purification and culturing in the laboratory.
  • Investigate the response of filamentous algal species to temperature, flow rate, and nutrient concentration in unialgal and mixed cultures in the laboratory.
  • Translate research into publications and contribute to grant proposal and research manuscript writing.
Requirements:
  • Ph.D. in Phycology, Applied Phycology, or similar, or in Biosystems, Agricultural, Ecological, and/or Environmental Engineering or similar with experience in algae culturing and cultivation.
  • Demonstrated experience in algal strain collection and identification in the field, and purification and culturing in the laboratory.
  • Eligibility for a U.S. driver's license and ability to perform field work in freshwater stream ecosystems in the Southeastern U.S.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Familiarity with filamentous algae species collection, culturing, and cultivation.
  • Familiarity with watersheds in the Southeastern U.S.
  • Familiarity with advanced methods for chemical and biological analyses of algae culturing and biomass.
About Auburn University:

Auburn University is a Carnegie R1, land-grant institution organized into twelve academic colleges and schools. Auburn is ranked 47th among public universities in the 2023 U.S. News and World Report. As of 2023, 26,874 undergraduate and 6,141 graduate and professional students were enrolled. There are 1,435 faculty members who offer more than 200 educational programs.

How to Apply:

Applicants must apply for the position electronically through the Auburn University website and submit the following documents: (1) a curriculum vitae, including a list of publications and relevant research experience; (2) a statement of research interests and goals (maximum 2 pages), and (3) copies of academic transcripts. When prompted during the online application process, please provide the names, phone numbers, and email addresses of three professional references.

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