Postdoctoral Research Associate, The Water School

Florida Gulf Coast University Fort Myers, FL Full-time Education

Posted on April 13, 2024

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Postdoctoral Research Associate, The Water School

Job Summary
This Postdoctoral Research Associate will provide an excellent opportunity for an early career researcher to work collaboratively with a FGCU scientist and agency collaborators using molecular approaches (metagenomics, metatranscriptomics and phylogenetics), to understanding the Cyanobacterial phycobiome, responses of to nutrient addition and HAB formation.

In particular, the candidate will: 1) be deeply involved in genetics research, include metagenomics and phylogenetics project; 2) coordinate the isolation and maintenance of cyanobacterial cultures for experimentation, taxonomic studies and determine if they have the ability to produce toxins from various freshwater habitats; 3) perform laboratory experiments on natural communities to trigger inorganic and organic nutrient uptake.

A team of scientists working across various institutions are participating in these efforts and there is substantial room for creative approaches by the postdoctoral research associate to propose original research to understand and improve our knowledge of species and their potential to cause harm to humans and wildlife. The research is expected to result in widely-distributed databases and publications of toxin-producing cyanobacteria species, nutrient uptake and the relationship between cyanobacteria and their heterotrophic partners. The postdoctoral researcher's contributions are expected to provide insight into the less common species found in blooms, contribute data to genetic repositories, and advance our understanding of cyanobacterial bloom dynamics.

Job Description

Typical duties include but not limited to:

Assists faculty research mentor with research project.
Duties may vary depending on research project and discipline.

Other duties:
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

Ph. D. in Aquatic Biology or related field
Experience with molecular techniques related to genetics
Strong laboratory skills

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with cyanobacteria genetics
Experience with cyanotoxin testing
Experience growing algal or cyanobacteria

Additional Job Description

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

Knowledge of molecular genetics research, including metagenomics and phylogenetics
Isolation and maintenance skills of cyanobacterial cultures for experimentation, taxonomic studies and determine if they have the ability to produce toxins from various freshwater habitats
Able to perform laboratory experiments on natural communities to trigger inorganic and organic nutrient uptake and examine the metatranscriptomic response.

All employees are excepted to:

Promote a common purpose consistent with stated University goals and demonstrate a commitment to students and the learning environment.
Possess the knowledge of general written standards and procedures utilized, and have the ability to read, interpret, and follow procedural and policy manual related to the job tasks.
Demonstrate the ability to respond to supervision, guidance and direction in a positive, receptive manner and in accordance with stated policies.
Provide quality customer service by creating a welcoming and supportive environment.
Present a professional image in word, action and attire.
Ability to interact in a professional manner with a diverse group of staff, faculty, students and the community in a service-oriented environment.
Apply effective techniques to create working relationships with others to achieve common goals; successfully communicates and collaborates with others to achieve goals.
Demonstrate skills necessary to look at situations and processes critically to make recommendations for improvement.

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