What are the responsibilities and job description for the Postdoctoral Appointee- Coastal Hydrobiogeochemistry, synchrotron applications position at Argonne National Laboratory?
Our Biosciences division is seeking a Postdoctoral Appointee to join their team and focus on coastal hydrobiogeochemistry and synchrotron applications. As a postdoctoral appointee, you will :
- Develop and apply biogeochemistry and synchrotron-based techniques to study dynamics of biogeochemical mechanisms within coastal systems.
- Develop and apply microcosm-based approaches in the laboratory to test impact of multiple environmental conditions.
- Participate in experiments at Department of Energy (DOE) national user synchrotron facilities.
- Participate in interdisciplinary discussions aimed at the design of new experiments.
- Report on results of research including publishing scholarly papers in scientific journals, giving presentations at conferences, meetings, and seminars.
- Participate in the preparation of reports and proposals required by funding agencies to obtain and continue funding support.
- Disseminate results of the research in the form of peer reviewed publications and presentations at conferences.
- Work onsite in Lemont, Illinois 3 days per week.
Position Requirements
Job Family
Postdoctoral Family
Job Profile
Postdoctoral Appointee
Worker Type
Long-Term (Fixed Term)
Time Type
Full time
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