Experimental Fermentation Lab (EFL) Leader
University of Wisconsin Madison | |
paid time off, remote work | |
United States, Wisconsin, Madison | |
21 North Park Street (Show on map) | |
Sep 07, 2024 | |
Job Summary:
The Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center (GLBRC), at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, is looking to hire a highly motivated Leader of the Experimental Fermentation Lab (EFL), located in the Wisconsin Energy Institute at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The EFL provides important research tools and activities for solving challenges in sustainable bioenergy and bioproduct production. The EFL provides pretreatment and deconstruction of GLBRC plant biomass to act as feedstocks for conversion into biofuels and bioproducts. The EFL performs small-scale and bioreactor-scale fermentations with yeast and bacteria in collaboration with GLBRC researchers. The EFL Leader will supervise a team of 2-4 personnel to provide fermentation, ammonia-pretreatment, and hydrolysate production services to GLBRC Scientists. Specific examples include (1) ammonia-pretreatment and enzymatic hydrolysis of plant feedstocks; (2) setting up bioreactors with deconstructed plant biomass for biofuel fermentations with yeast and bacteria; (3) working with other researchers in the Center to collect samples for proteomic, metabolic, and transcriptomic profiles of biofuel-producing microbes, and (4) generation of post-fermentation conversion residue or other carbon waste streams. The EFL Leader will also be in charge of overseeing the maintenance of bioreactor and deconstruction equipment, and overseeing the facility budget. Responsibilities: Scientist I (RE043) Scientist II (RE044) Institutional Statement on Diversity: Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals. Education: Required Qualifications: Required: Work Type: Full Time: 100% Appointment Type, Duration: Ongoing/Renewable Salary: Negotiable How to Apply: To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply Now" button. You will be asked to upload a CV and cover letter. To be considered, please ensure that the CV and cover letter address how you meet the required/preferred qualifications for the position. Contact: Heather Heimbecker Official Title: Scientist I(RE043) or Scientist II(RE044) Department(s): A34-OVCR/GLBRC Employment Class: Academic Staff-Renewable Job Number: 305362-AS The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, click here If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/ Employment may require a criminal background check. It may also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment. The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7). The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department. |