The Center for Bioenergy and Bioproducts at Auburn University invites applications for the position of Post-Doctoral Fellow. This is a benefits-eligible, non-tenure track position with an initial appointment of one year, renewable up to a maximum of four years based on performance and funding availability. The expected start date is November 1, 2024.

This research-focused role involves professional and technical work in the production of bioproducts, chemicals, and biofuels from woody biomass, primarily using an electrochemical platform or a thermochemical-electrochemical hybrid process. Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting the Principal Investigator (PI) in research activities.
• Assisting in writing proposals for extramural funding.
• Supervising the bioenergy group including mentoring student researchers (graduate and undergraduate).
• Summarizing data and publishing research findings.
• Preparing technical reports, manuscripts for publication, and various presentations.
• Performing other related duties as assigned by the PI.

The University: Auburn University is a Carnegie R1, land-grant institution organized into twelve academic colleges and schools. Auburn is ranked 47th among public universities in the 2023 U.S. News and World Report. As of 2023, 26,874 undergraduate and 6,141 graduate and professional students were enrolled. There are 1,435 faculty members who offer more than 200 educational programs. The University is nationally recognized for its academic excellence, commitments to community engagement, positive work environment, flourishing student life programs, and beautiful campus. Auburn University is understanding of and sensitive to the family needs of faculty, including dual-career couples. For details, visit the following link: http://www.auburn.edu/academic/provost/facultyjobs/. Resources available to support faculty can be found here: https://agriculture.auburn.edu/about/faculty-staff-resources/facultysupport/.