Postdoctoral Research Fellow - EIR (Contingent II/Grant - Funded)

Bowie State University; Maryland; Vor Ort; USD 40.000 - 45.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Paid sick leave

Tuition remission

Supplemental retirement

Zusammenfassung

Bowie State University in Maryland is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to support a NASA-funded hydroponics project with emphasis on metabolomics research. The role involves coordinating research activities, mentoring students, and developing methods for analyzing plant samples.

Candidates must possess a PhD in a relevant field and have a strong background in scientific analysis and research methodologies. The position includes benefits such as medical coverage and tuition remission.

Qualifikationen

• PhD in Chemistry, Plant Science, or a related field is required.
• Knowledge of scientific analysis techniques such as spectroscopy and chromatography.
• Proven track record of scientific publications.
• Excellent communication skills to interact with a multicultural team.

Aufgaben

• Coordinate plant metabolomics, hydroponics, and aquaponics research.
• Evaluate the effects of simulated microgravity on plant traits.
• Conduct endophyte research.
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
• Write technical reports and scientific papers.
• Assist the Principal Investigator in laboratory operations.

Kenntnisse

Scientific analysis techniques

Plant cultivation

Proficiency in English

Experience in grant writing

Supervision experience

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving

Ausbildung

PhD in Chemistry, Plant Science, or a related field

Tools

Spectroscopy

Chromatography

Mass spectrometry

Jobbeschreibung

Job Title

JR100525 Postdoctoral Research Fellow - EIR (Contingent II/Grant - Funded) (Open)

Department

BSU Hydroponics Lab, JM

Position Type

Non-Regular Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Open Date

05-07-2025

Salary

$40,000 - $45,000

Job Description

The Postdoctoral Research Fellow will support a NASA‑funded hydroponics and aquaponics project with emphasis on metabolomics research in the Bowie State University Plant Metabolomics and Hydroponics and Aquaponics laboratory. The Postdoc will also participate in endophyte research and provide needed support for undergraduate research students in the lab.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordinate all plant metabolomics, hydroponics, and aquaponics research and hands‑on laboratory activities associated with Undergraduate Research Experience (REU).
• Evaluate the metabolome and functional traits of kale and other plants grown hydroponically under simulated microgravity.
• Elucidate the effect of simulated microgravity on the photosynthetic efficiency of kale plants compared with the soil system.
• Conduct endophyte research.
• Help develop a new Plant Science / Smart Agriculture Program.
• Develop HPTLC‑MS and HPTLC methods for analyzing compositional variability of plant samples.
• Collect plant samples globally and process them.
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students in research.
• Compile technical reports for publication in peer‑reviewed journals.
• Write grants to support the plant science laboratory.
• Write scientific papers from the work performed.
• Assist the PI in running the plant metabolomics, hydroponics, and aquaponics laboratory.
• Perform any other task assigned by the Principal Investigator (PI).
• Perform duties as assigned by the PI, Dr. Osano.

Educational Requirement

The candidate should have a PhD in Chemistry, Plant Science, or a related field.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of scientific analysis techniques such as spectroscopy, chromatography, mass spectrometry, titration, electrochemistry, X‑ray diffraction, nuclear magnetic resonance, and thermal analysis.
• Ability to prepare growth media and growth regulators for cultivation of endophytes.
• Skills in plant cultivation and greenhouse work/research.
• Proven track record of scientific publications in high‑quality peer‑reviewed journals.
• Proactive, innovative, independent problem‑solver and excellent team player.
• Supervision experience with students (undergraduates, MSc students, co‑supervision of PhDs).
• Excellent communication skills, able to interact with a multicultural research team.
• Ability to handle a high workload and work under challenging situations.
• Strong troubleshooting skills.
• Experience in grant and research proposal writing.
• Proficiency in English and communication techniques.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and prescription coverage; long‑term disability; accidental death and dismemberment insurance; life insurance; paid sick leave; annual leave; 10 paid holidays per year; tuition remission; and supplemental retirement.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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