Job Title
Post Doctoral Scholar
Requisition Number
DU12794
Department Name
81050:BIOSYSTEMS & AGR ENGINEERING
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Salary Range
47,476 minimum
Type of Position
Temporary
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
Ph.D. in Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biological Engineering, Material Science, Chemistry or related
Required Related Experience
Candidates should have a good understanding of and experience with microbial fermentation processes, bioreactor design, and modeling.
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
lifting, pushing or pulling of objects up to 50 lbs.
Shift
Monday-Friday 8:00 am- 5:00 pm (40 hours per week minimum) other hours as experiments may require
Job Summary
We are seeking one self-motivated Postdoctoral Scholar to conduct research on one or more of the following aspects: biomass feedstock characterization and conversion; bioleaching or biomining of raw materials for mineral removal/recovery; microbiology and bioreactor design; statistical and kinetic modeling. Experimental work will be conducted in our well-equipped laboratories at the Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering, University of Kentucky. You will be expected to apply HPLC, GPC, TGA, GC-MS, NMR and other analytical equipment to characterize biomass raw materials, the intermediate streams and end products. You will also be expected to write manuscripts for publication and help on project reporting and grant proposals. This is a grant funded position.
Applicants should attach a CV, Cover letter, and list of three professional references.
Applicants may contact Dr. Jian Shi (j.shi@uky.edu) for questions regarding job duties and requirements.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Candidates should have a good understanding of and experience with microbial fermentation processes, bioreactor design, and modeling. experiences in analytical chemistry and biomaterial characterization; excellent communication skills and a demonstrated ability to work productively and independently as part of a multidisciplinary research team.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply
01/01/2025
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