Michigan Technological University - Houghton, MI
posted 2 days ago
About the position
The Great Lakes Research Center (GLRC) at Michigan Technological University (Michigan Tech) seeks to create, expand, and accelerate research activities in environmental biotechnology. As a leading research Institute, the GLRC is a flagship Center of Excellence integrating faculty and professional researchers in multidisciplinary research collaborations to address critical challenges facing society. The Institute provides a full spectrum of research services, currently to more than 70 affiliated researchers from eighteen academic and non-academic units across campus, with annual research expenditures approaching 10M. The GLRC is seeking a research scientist to join our organization and the launch of a new thrust area in environmental biotechnology, including genomic biology, computational biology, systems and synthetic biology, bioenergy, and biosecurity. Ideal candidates will have a PhD in biology, environmental engineering, chemical engineering, or closely related discipline; have education or experience in translational research and/or commercialization; and must be able to obtain a U.S. Department of Defense security clearance, which requires United States citizenship.
Responsibilities
- 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
Requirements
- 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
Nice-to-haves
- 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
- Investigator and/or senior personnel role on existing grants/contracts
Benefits
- Employee Safety Overview
- Anti-Harassment, Discrimination, Retaliation Training
- Annual Data Security Training
- Annual Title IX Training
