Postdoc in Aquatic Phytoremediation & PFAS Research

University of Maine; Orono (ME); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maine’s School of Food and Agriculture, in collaboration with Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Associate in Aquatic Phytoremediation and Plant Biology.

The successful candidate will help lead research on bioaccumulation of PFAS by native aquatic plants in Maine, spanning field surveys, greenhouse propagation, and analytical testing, with annual funding for one year and potential extension.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in a relevant field or closely related discipline.
• Hands-on experience with plant propagation and greenhouse work.
• Knowledge of contaminant dynamics, environmental chemistry, or phytoremediation.
• Willingness to perform field sampling in diverse aquatic environments.
• Experience with PFAS or environmental contaminants.
• Experience in aquatic plant taxonomy, identification, and field collection.

Responsibilities

• Lead research evaluating native aquatic vascular plants for PFAS bioaccumulation.
• Coordinate field identification and inventory of aquatic plants.
• Oversee greenhouse propagation and analytical testing.
• Collaborate with UMaine and Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens teams.

Skills

Field sampling

Data analysis

Experimental design

Greenhouse propagation

PFAS knowledge

Aquatic plant taxonomy

Education

Ph.D. in Botany

Ph.D. in Aquatic Ecology

Ph.D. in Plant Biology

Ph.D. in Environmental Science

Job description

The University of Maine’s School of Food and Agriculture, in collaboration with Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Associate in Aquatic Phytoremediation and Plant Biology.

The successful candidate will help lead research on bioaccumulation of PFAS by native aquatic plants in Maine, spanning field surveys, greenhouse propagation, and analytical testing, with annual funding for one year and potential extension.