Open Postdoctoral position, faculty mentor Alexandria Boehm

Important Info

Faculty Sponsor (Last, First Name):

Boehm, Alexandria

Stanford Departments and Centers:

Oceans

Civil and Environ Engineering

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?:

Yes. The expected base pay range for this position is listed in Pay Range field. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the qualifications of the selected candidate, budget availability, and internal equity.

Alexandria Boehm at Stanford University is searching for a post doctoral researcher to oversee research related to the use of environmental DNA or RNA (eDNA or eRNA) for coastal biodiversity assessments. 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 measurements to better understand the persistence and sources of eDNA and eRNA in the environment, and how their concentrations relate to densities of organisms (both vertebrate and invertebrates). An ideal candidate will know how to use QPCR and / or droplet digital PCR and have experience with amplicon sequencing.

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 on molecular techniques, and assist with proposal writing. The successful candidate will be encouraged to submit the output of their work to scientific conferences and professional meetings.

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 eDNA in the subject line of the email.