postdoc

ACS ENVR; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan State University invites applications for a postdoctoral position within Dr. Sherchan’s lab, focusing on environmental chemistry, microbiology, and AI-driven approaches.

The successful candidate will integrate environmental biotechnology, microscopy, AI/ML, and omics to advance health-related research, with opportunities to work at field sites and partner institutions, funded by NIH for 5 years ($1.5M). Applications reviewed immediately.

Qualifications

• PhD in environmental sciences, environmental health engineering, data science, computer science, computational biology, microbiology, or a related field.
• Strong publication record and experience presenting at conferences.
• Ability to mentor students and contribute to proposals and manuscripts.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead postdoctoral research in environmental chemistry, microbiology, and AI-driven analyses.
• Collaborate with Dr. Sherchan and partners; participate in fieldwork and at external centers.
• Mentor graduate/undergraduate students and contribute to grant proposals and publications.

Skills

Environmental Biotechnology

AI / Machine Learning

Microscopy

Omics

Data Analysis

Education

Doctoral degree in Environmental Sciences

Job description

postdocBaltimoreApril 16, 2026Post-Doctoral**Morgan State University**Dr. Sherchan’s lab at Morgan State seeks to recruit one postdoc to work in the field of environmental chemistry, environmental microbiology and Artificial Intelligence. The candidate will combine environmental biotechnology, microscopy, AI/machine learning, omics to advance environmental and health research. The postdoctoral researcher will play a leading role in this research, working closely with Dr. Sherchan and other collaborators. The successful candidate will be expected to spend time at the field site and at the partner institutions. The candidate will also be able to participate in other ongoing research activities at two centers- Center for Climate Change and Health and Center of Research Excellence in Wastewater-based Epidemiology.Applicants should have a doctoral degree in environmental sciences, environmental health engineering, data science, computer science, computational biology, microbiology, or a related field.The candidate must be self-driven, detail oriented, independent, and highly organized; team member; and possesses proven publication record and excellent skills, including oral presentations at scientific conferences and written peer reviewed journal articles. The candidate is also expected to assist in mentoring graduate and undergraduate students, preparing proposals, and writing journal publications.The position is renewable annually, contingent on performance. The project is funded by the NIH for 5 years-$1.5 million.Review of applications will begin immediately. Interested candidates should email (a) a cover letter outlining your area of interest, relevant experience in environmental biotechnology and AI, (b) curriculum vitae, and (c) contact information of at least three references to [e-mail]