Lead Researcher, Wetland Microbial Ecology & Modeling

The Ohio State University; Hitchcock (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University in Hitchcock Hall seeks a Researcher 3 to advance DOE-funded research on how microbial communities coordinate nutrient exchange and carbon flux in freshwater wetlands. The role uses systems biology and field data to test trait networks and emergent greenhouse gas dynamics.

The successful candidate will lead modeling efforts, supervise tasks, and collaborate across engineering and environmental science, focusing on rigorous research concepts and project execution.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or Doctoral degree or equivalent experience required.
• 5–6 years of relevant experience and industry knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead advancement capabilities of DOE-funded research in biological and environmental engineering.
• Coordinate cross-disciplinary collaboration to model microbial trait networks and methane flux in wetlands.

Skills

Master's degree

Doctoral degree

Education

Master’s degree

Doctoral degree

Job description

The Ohio State University in Hitchcock Hall seeks a Researcher 3 to advance DOE-funded research on how microbial communities coordinate nutrient exchange and carbon flux in freshwater wetlands. The role uses systems biology and field data to test trait networks and emergent greenhouse gas dynamics.

The successful candidate will lead modeling efforts, supervise tasks, and collaborate across engineering and environmental science, focusing on rigorous research concepts and project execution.