What are the responsibilities and job description for the Postdoctoral Scholar in Chemical Engineering - Wood Lab position at The Pennsylvania State University?
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
The Penn State Department of Chemical Engineering is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Scholar. The successful candidate will engineer genetic circuits for converting methane into biofuels in Dr. Thomas Wood's research lab at Penn State's University Park campus.
Required Qualifications:
A Ph.D. in chemical engineering, biological engineering, environmental engineering, systems engineering, or a related field by the appointment start date.
Familiarity with archaeal strains.
Ability to work in a collaborative and multidisciplinary research environment.
Excellent communication skills to deliver research verbally and in writing.
Additional Information:
This is a term appointment, funded for one year from date of hire, with a possibility of renewal. Renewal is dependent on availability of funds, the successful candidate's performance/progress, and their career goals (mentoring plans will be tailored to meet the individual's goals). The successful candidate's anticipated start date would be March 2025.
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