Two Postdoctoral Associate positions available at the University of Maryland in Manure Processing and Anaerobic Digestion Policy
We have two postdoctoral positions available starting in August 2022 at the University of Maryland. One successful candidate should have a background on dairy, poultry, beef, or swine manure management, nutrient content of manure, and the effect using anaerobic digestion to transform manure and food waste feedstocks. A second candidate should have knowledge on the effect of nutrient management and US state policies on the economics of anaerobic digestion implementation, including climate change implications of digestion technology implementation compared to other manure technologies. Background knowledge and experience is needed in anaerobic digestion of manure or manure+food waste co-digestion, nutrient management, life cycle assessment, and greenhouse gas emissions from digestion implementation. These positions will require extensive knowledge of US policies associated with manure and anaerobic digestion with only minimum work in laboratory analytics.
A PhD is required in a relevant field, such as engineering, chemistry, microbiology, environmental science, agricultural economics, agricultural policy, or soil science. Both post-doc positions are one-year, 100% research positions, with no teaching responsibilities.
One successful applicant will be primarily located at College Park, Maryland in the Department of Environmental Science and Technology (enst.umd.edu), and one applicant will be primarily located in Queenstown, MD at the Wye Research and Education Center (https://agnr.umd.edu/research/research-and-education-centers-locations/wye-research-education-center), but travel around the state of Maryland is expected, with a valid driver's license.
Interested applicants should send a complete CV, including list of publications, and a 2-3 page cover letter outlining your area of interest, relevant experience in US anaerobic digestion and/or nutrient management policy, life cycle assessment, greenhouse gas emissions, and nutrient runoff/emissions from manure to Dr. Stephanie Lansing (slansing@umd.edu) by July 1st, 2022 for best consideration.
Expected start date is August 2022, with a one-year contract. The base salary will be $50,000 USD/yr, with a University of Maryland benefits package. The University of Maryland is an EOE/AA Employer. Minorities, Women, Protected Veterans, and individuals with disabilities are Encouraged to Apply.
