Research Scientist II - Bioeconomy Institute

at  Iowa State University

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of related experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

PhD in agricultural, environmental or biosystems engineering or related discipline.
Working knowledge of technoeconomic analysis (TEA) and life cycle assessment (LCA) methods.
Knowledge of experimental design, agricultural and bioprocessing laboratory protocols, and Midwestern farming practices.
Demonstrated experience using R, Python or similar tools for data analysis and modeling.
Experience drafting and submitting grant proposals and manuscripts for peer-reviewed publication.
Demonstrated experience mentoring students in a lab as part of an interdisciplinary team.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Are you a motivated individual looking for a new position? Are you looking to join a growing team?
If so, The Bioeconomy Institute (BEI) with Iowa State University is seeking applicants for a Research Scientist II position!
The Research Scientist will work closely with BEI co-Director, scientists, engineers, support staff, and students and industry partners and regenerative agriculture team to conduct research on bioprocessing and bioproduct development, including laboratory experiments and through modeling. They will assist and oversee student laboratory research experiments on anaerobic digestion, microbial fermentation, and other bioprocessing methods. While efforts will be collaborative, it is expected that the role will work independently and ultimately publish results through scientific journals, technical conferences, and funding agency reports.