What You Will Do

The Microbial and Biome Sciences Group of Bioscience Division is seeking candidates for a postdoctoral research

associate position in microalgae cultivation and production. You will join a team working to improve the growth and resiliency of microalgae for the production of biofuels and bioproducts. The selected candidate will conduct research using lab scale environmental simulating reactors to understand effects of media composition and other abiotic parameters on the growth and biochemical composition of microalgae. Responsibilities will include both cultivation and analytical techniques. The project team works closely with experts in algae test-bed cultivation, technoeconomic analysis, and machine learning to ensure results are viable and applicable at large scale.

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What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Demonstrated experience in algae cultivation.

• Ability to independently design, conduct and troubleshoot experiments.

• Enthusiasm for operating reactors for environmental simulation.

• Excellent communication and writing skills in the English language.

• Strong publication record.

Education/Experience: Ph.D. in biology, microbiology, biotechnology, engineering or a related STEM field completed within the last five years or will have completed all Ph.D. requirements by commencement of appointment.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in Flow Cytometer and/or GC-FID operation and data analysis.

• Understanding of basic machine-learning methods.

• Familiarity with the application of technoeconomic and life cycle analysis to production of microalgae for biofuels.

• Experience with algae growth in photobioreactors.

Work Location:

The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM.

Salary: Competitive salaries are based on the date the PhD degree requirements were completed or the degree was awarded. Starting salary for a new graduate is currently $94,500. For more information go to Postdoc Program website at https://www.lanl.gov/careers/career-options/postdoctoral-research/index.php

Note to Applicants:

The position is for two years, with a third year possible contingent on excellent performance. The application package consists of a CV and a cover letter. Your cover letter should explicitly address how you meet each of the minimum requirements and any of the desired skills, if applicable. Applicants are not required to have all the desired skills, anyone who meets the minimum requirements is encouraged to apply. In addition to applying online, applicants may email their CV and cover letter to Claire Sanders (csanders@lanl.gov).

Exceptional candidates may be considered for a Director's Fellowship and outstanding candidates may be considered for the prestigious Dianne Christian Hoffman, Richard P. Feynman, J. Robert Oppenheimer, or Frederick Reines Fellowships.

Where You Will Work

Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:

• PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network

• Dental and vision insurance

• Free basic life and disability insurance

• Paid maternity and parental leave

• Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)

• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance

• Flexible schedules and time off (paid sick, vacation, and holidays)

• Onsite gyms and wellness programs

• Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)

Additional Details

Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2 (https://directives.nnsa.doe.gov/supplemental-directive/sd-0206-0002) . Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.

Position does not require a security clearance. Selected candidates will be subject to drug testing and other pre-employment background checks.

New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.

Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call 1-505-665-4444 option 1.

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