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Inside Higher Ed · 2 weeks ago

Assistant/Associate Research Scientist for Advancing Circular Bioeconomy Systems

Athens, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$100K/yr - $100K/yr

The University of Georgia, a leading institution in higher education, is seeking an Assistant/Associate Research Scientist to contribute to the Circular Bioeconomy Systems initiative. This non-tenure track position focuses on developing biophysical models and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to advance sustainable circular bioeconomy systems.

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Responsibilities

The incumbent is expected to develop biophysical models and work with multidisciplinary teams, and coordinate and lead in building holistic, integrated biosystems, ecosystems, and socio-economic system models for identifying:

Grand challenges in advancing sustainable circular bioeconomy systems

Critical knowledge, techniques and skills needed for addressing the challenges

Priority actions for meeting short and long-term CBS goals; and

Methods to prototype and extend innovation for adoption by users

Qualification

Ph.D. in relevant fieldBiophysical modelingLife-cycle analysisInterdisciplinary grant proposalsBig dataBuilding digital twinsCommunicationInterpersonal skillsTeam collaboration

Required

A Ph.D. in biochemical/chemical/agricultural/systems engineering, or agricultural science, or qualitative biology or equivalent

Strong background and proven success in modeling biophysical systems

Preferred

Evidence of expertise in biophysical modeling, life-cycle-analysis, big-data, building digital twins, and latest modeling and AI techniques

Postdoctoral training and a strong publication record

Internship/hands-on skills in biosystems industries

Proficiency in preparing interdisciplinary grant proposals for external funding

Knowledgeable of the systems that produce biomass on land, and in water and controlled environmental systems

Knowledge of scientific and technical processes that use biomass as feedstock for synthesizing materials, chemical and products for human needs

Excellent inter-personal skills to aid collaboration and build consensus

Excellent skills in written and oral communications

Traits required to successfully work with multidisciplinary teams

Company

Inside Higher Ed

Inside Higher Ed is the online source for news, opinion, and jobs related to higher education.

Founded in 2004

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

51-200 employees

https://www.insidehighered.com/

Funding

Current Stage

Growth Stage

Total Funding

unknown

2022-01-10Acquired

2006-08-31Series Unknown

Leadership Team

Stephanie Shweiki

Director, Foundation Partnerships

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