A successful candidate should have a thorough background and publications on modeling, GIS, and/or life cycle assessment (LCA). The candidate will apply their rigorous modeling background to food waste, including food waste production (quantity and location), reutilization by food banks and other repurposing (animal operations), anaerobic digestion, and composting. The candidate should have a background or strong familiarity with anaerobic digestion and composting processes.
Interested applicants should send all application materials by December 31st, 2022 to Dr. Stephanie Lansing (slansing@umd.edu). The application must include a complete CV that includes a list of your publications, contact information for 3 references (no references required at this time), and a two page cover letter outlining your relevant experience in modeling, GIS, life cycle assessment, food waste production, food waste utilization, anaerobic digestion, and composting.
This position will require knowledge of modeling and LCA associated with food waste utilization, including anaerobic digestion, with minimum to no work in laboratory analytics. A PhD is required in a relevant field, such as engineering, chemistry, microbiology, environmental science, economics, policy, or geography. The post-doc position is a one-year, 100% research position, with no teaching responsibilities.
Expected start date is February 2023, 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.
