Open Postdoctoral position, faculty mentor Alexandria Boehm

Important Info

Faculty Sponsor (Last, First Name):

Boehm, Alexandria

Stanford Departments and Centers:

Civil and Environ Engineering

Oceans

Postdoc Appointment Term:

The position is for one year with the possibility of renewal based on satisfactory performance and funding availability.

Appointment Start Date:

ASAP, but flexible

Group or Departmental Website:

http://www.stanford.edu/~aboehm

Does this position pay above the required minimum?:

No. The expected base pay for this position is the Stanford University required minimum for all postdoctoral scholars appointed through the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs. The FY25 minimum is $73,800.

Alexandria Boehm at Stanford University is searching for a post doctoral researcher to carry out research related to understanding the sources, presence, persistence, and transport of pathogens in the environment. The post doc will be stationed at Stanford University in the department of civil and environmental engineering or the department of oceans and carry out laboratory and field measurements to better understand the distribution, persistence, and sources of pathogens in the environment. This could include, but is not limited to, work on pathogens on fomites, in water and wastewater, and in air. Research on control measures to reduce concentrations of pathogens in the environment is also within scope. The Boehm lab works with pathogenic bacteria, viruses, and eukaryotic organisms. An ideal candidate will be skilled in QPCR and / or droplet digital PCR, as well as traditional microbial cultivation, and / or viral infectivity assays.

The postdoc will be expected to carry out experimental laboratory and field research, write and submit manuscripts in a timely fashion for peer-reviewed publication, train and mentor graduate students, and assist with proposal writing. The successful candidate will be encouraged to submit the output of their work to scientific conferences and professional meetings.

The position is for one year with the possibility of renewal based on satisfactory performance and funding availability.

Screening of applications will begin immediately, and recruitment will continue until the position is filled. Interviews with applicants will be scheduled via phone or videoconference.

Required Qualifications:

Applicants should have a Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering, or related fields. The individual should possess the ability to conduct independent molecular biology measurements and carry out sound statistical analyses; Other essential qualifications include excellent oral and written English-language communication skills.

Required Application Materials:

Submit cover letter that includes a statement of qualifications and interest (no more than 2 pages), curriculum vitae (2 page max), one related publication, and the names and contact information of three references using email attachments to: aboehm@stanford.edu. Please place the words: “POST DOC Pathogens” in the subject line of the email.