Postdoc: Environmental AI, Microbiology & Omics Research

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

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.