Post Doctorial Research Associate Fermentation/Molecular Biology

Job Description Summary

Organization's Summary Statement:

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore's (UMES) Department of Agriculture, Food, and Resource Sciences seeks applications and nominations for the Post-Doctoral Position in Fermentation/Molecular Microbiology. This position is a non-tenured track faculty, two-year, grant-funded appointment with possible extension contingent on the grant fund availability and performance. The anticipated starting date for this position is fall 2026.

The department offers B.S. degrees in General Agriculture with several concentrations, an Agribusiness Management, an M.S., and a Ph.D. in Food and Agricultural Sciences. The department is actively engaged in teaching, research, and extension, and has many faculty and staff members with split appointments between UMES Extension and the UMES Agriculture

Experiment Station. This position will have research and service responsibilities.

Benefits: UMES offers exciting opportunities for professional growth. Generous benefits include health benefits (medical, prescription, dental, flexible spending accounts), Retirement (State or Optional Retirement Plan with Fidelity or TIAA), Supplemental Retirement Accounts (TIAA, Fidelity, or MSRP-Nationwide) with $600 annual state match, Life Insurance (state sponsored MetLife, USM sponsored MetLife Plan, life insurance and long-term disability insurance), Tuition Remission, Employee Assistance Program, paid holidays paid leave, annual leave 22 days per year, sick leave 15 days per year, personal leave 3 days per year.

University Information:

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) is a 1890 Land-Grant University in Maryland, located in a rural setting on the Delmarva Peninsula between the Atlantic Ocean and the Chesapeake Bay. The major metropolitan areas of Washington, D.C., Baltimore, MD, and Philadelphia, PA, are within easy travel distance.

Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will work in a Biosafety Level 2 (BSL2) laboratory and conduct research in the areas of alcohol fermentation, fermentation microbiology, molecular microbiology, and antimicrobial resistance. The responsibilities for this position are:

• Develop research protocols and conduct field trips for sample collection and

procurement.

• Perform laboratory basic, molecular microbiological analysis, and data analysis

using statistical software such as SAS.

• Prepare scientific manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
• Prepare posters and oral presentations for scientific conferences.
• Assist in other research projects and departmental activities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• PhD. in Food Science, Food Technology, Food Microbiology, Molecular Biology,

or a closely related field.

• Enthusiasm for conducting research in the field as well as in the lab.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Preferences:

• Prior experience in fermentation-related work and Lactobacillus spp. Handling.
• Previous working experience in a BSL 2 facility.

Physical Demands:

• May require extended periods of standing, bending, stooping, sitting at desk.
• May require lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Requires communication with a variety of constituents externally and internally.
• Requires operation of a variety of office equipment.

Additional Information

Required Application Materials: Qualified candidates must submit a letter of intent, curriculum vitae, statement of research experience and interests, unofficial transcripts, and the names of three current professional references (current supervisor will not be contacted without the candidate's prior consent), including e-mail address and telephone number. All applicants must apply using the new online application system. Please visit https://umd.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UMES to apply. The successful candidate must be able to accept employment in the United States without Employer Immigration sponsorship.

Best Consideration Date: N/A

Posting Close Date: N/A

Open Until Filled: Yes

Department

UMES-AGNS-Agriculture Operations

Worker Sub-Type

Faculty Non-Regular (Fixed Term)

Salary Range

$60,000 - $65,000

EEO Statement

UMES is an EEO/AA employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.

Diversity Statement

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) is an equal access, equal opportunity institution fully committed to diversity in education and employment. All students, employees, and the campus community at UMES are valued, respected, and have the opportunity to receive an equitable experience in an inclusive, welcoming environment of openness and appreciation.

Title IX Statement

It is the policy of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) to comply with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits discrimination (including sexual harassment and sexual violence) based on sex in the University's educational programs and activities. Title IX also prohibits retaliation for asserting or otherwise participating in claims of sex discriminations or harassment.