Postdoctoral Fellow

Target Audience(s): Graduate Student
Postdoctoral


Institution: Texas A&M University

Institutional Web Link: http://www.gerg.tamu.edu

Position Description: The Geochemical Environmental Research Group (GERG) at Texas A&M, a Center of Excellence in the College of Geosciences is looking for a Postdoctoral Fellow to develop new techniques in passive samplers for environmental contaminants using various types of media. The position is to work cooperatively with four different recently funded projects where these systems will be used. Research areas include the effects of oil and chemical dispersants on corals, effects of oil and chemical dispersants on deep-sea organisms and a project on production of exopolymers by phytoplankton. The fourth project is assessing the background of contaminants in the Gulf of Mexico using ships of opportunity and autonomous vehicles. This position is initially funded for 2 years but can be extended.

A PhD in chemistry, organic biogeochemistry, chemical oceanography or a related field, knowledge of general laboratory protocols, extraction techniques, gas and liquid chromatography. Familiarity with GC/MS, LC/MS, GC/MSMS and LC/MSMS would be beneficial.


Position Type: Temporary Position

Funding Source(s): Other


How to Apply: Contact tknap@tamu.edu

Application Closing Date: Until position is filled.