Assistant Research Scientist - Environmental Biotechnology
Michigan Technological University
- Houghton, MI
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Seek and develop a sustainable research program that includes leading a portfolio of externally funded research
- Contribute to the research success of others including faculty and other research staff through proposal development, submission, and successful project implementation
- Participate in research dissemination through publication in peer-reviewed journals and through presentations at conferences and participation in technical workshops and working groups
- Cultivate a network of external collaborators and partners to facilitate idea generation and innovation through research activities that promote the mission of the Institute and the University
- Participate in GLRC Institute activities and initiatives to support research growth
- Commit to supporting a team environment
- Commit to learning about continuous improvement strategies and applying them to everyday work. Actively engage in University continuous improvement initiatives
- Apply safety-related knowledge, skills, and practices to everyday work
- PhD in Biology, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or closely related discipline
- Minimum of two-years' experience beyond degree
- Demonstrated expertise in microbiology, molecular biology, or genomics
- Experience leading and working in multidisciplinary research teams
- Experience obtaining and managing grants and contracts
- Demonstrated experience in translating scientific information into research products and public communications for dissemination by non-technical audiences
- Experience with at least two of the following: microbial community analysis and engineering, metagenomics, bioprocess engineering, or protein biochemistry
- NSF I-Corps or similar training
- Experience de-risking of early-stage technologies
- Experience with translational research like SBIR/STTR
- Experience developing and implementing intellectual property strategy
- Business development and other entrepreneurial experience
- Experience working with Department of Defense clients
- Existing grants/contracts
- Strong research, problem solving, and communication skills (both written and oral), coupled with strong attention to detail and scientific curiosity
- Ability to supervise and mentor researchers such as graduate students, technicians, and other technical staff
- Excellent analytical and organizational skills
- Ability to take direction without continuous oversight, while demonstrating strong self-motivated accountability
- Ability to exercise discretion, confidentiality, and independent judgment with respect to matters related to job duties
- Demonstrated ability to participate in teams as both a leader and a contributor
- Strong publication track record
- Ability to manage multiple projects, concurrently
- Excellent collaborative and interpersonal skills and a willingness to work in a fast-paced team environment
- Ability to motivate others to achieve desirable outcomes
- Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety
- Ability to obtain a U.S. Department of Defense security clearance, which requires United States citizenship. Obtaining a national security clearance while holding a dual citizenship will not be possible when the foreign country poses a risk to the national security of the United States
- Apply safety-related knowledge, skills, and practices to everyday work
- Understanding of the translation of environmental biological discoveries to biotechnology
- Process knowledge of the various steps to move through invention disclosure to commercialization or patent
- Acute business forward mind-set
- Strong budget development skills
- Demonstrated success in, or potential future contributions to, working with persons from diverse backgrounds, creating a sense of belonging, and fostering a fair, objective, welcoming place to work for persons with a wide variety of personal characteristics and viewpoints
- The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate
Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) % (1=100%)1.0FLSA StatusExemptAppointment Term12 monthsShiftPay Rate/SalaryNegotiable Based on ExperienceTitle of Position SupervisorAssociate Director, Great Lakes Research CenterPosting Type Internal & ExternalDependent on Funding YesSpecial Instructions to Applicants (if applicable)Additional InformationRequired Education, Certifications, Licensures* (minimum requirements)Advertised: 13 Mar 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
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