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Department:

Marine Biotechnology

Anticipated Start Date:

February 15, 2024

About the Position:

The University of Maryland Baltimore County is seeking a post-doctoral associate to investigate bioremediation of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB). A Ph.D. in Microbiology, Bioengineering, Environmental Engineering or related fields. Applicant must have a successful publication history.

The candidate will conduct research and development of a novel technology for in situ bioremediation of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) that employs PCB degrading microbes and activated carbon. The successful candidate will focus on identifying conditions that promote growth and activity of PCB halorespiring and biphenyl degrading microorganisms in PCB impacted sediments. Research techniques will include anaerobic and aerobic bacterial culturing, cryopreservation, scale-up in pilot-scale bioreactors, gas chromatographic analysis of organohalides and quantitative PCR. Research will include some field work at a Superfund site. Publication of research in peer-reviewed journals is expected.

The appointment is in the Department of Marine Biotechnology located in the Institute of Marine & Environmental Technology (IMET). IMET’s mission is to study the biology of coastal marine biosystems and ensure their sustainable use, as well as application of marine-derived systems to improve human health (). IMET ( brings together faculty members from three major USM research institutions - the University of Maryland Baltimore (UMB), the University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC), and the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (UMCES) - in a dedicated state-of-the-art research facility located in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor.

Interested candidates should submit their applications electronically: 

Applications should include: 1) detailed curriculum vitae, a brief statement of research interests, and names and contact details of three references. To receive full consideration, application materials should be submitted by January 31, 2024 (the position will be open until filled). Please direct inquiries by email to: Prof. Kevin Sowers; sowers@umbc.edu.

Screening of Applications Begins: Application materials should be submitted by January 31, 2024 (the position will be open until filled).

About UMBC:

UMBC, an honors university serving more than 14,000 undergraduates and 2,000 graduate students, is one of two public universities in Maryland to achieve the “doctoral/research university-extensive” Carnegie classification. Located just outside Baltimore and 45 minutes from Washington, DC, the campus is growing rapidly under dynamic leadership.

Our UMBC community redefines excellence in higher education through an inclusive culture that connects innovative teaching and learning, research across disciplines, and civic engagement. We will advance knowledge, economic prosperity, and social justice by welcoming and inspiring inquisitive minds from all backgrounds. The successful candidate will join a department with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusive excellence, and will be expected to contribute actively to these efforts (

Equal Opportunity Statement: UMBC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications from women, minority group members, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Title IX: As an institution that receives federal financial assistance, UMBC adheres to Title IX and does not discriminate on the basis of sex.  For more information about Title IX and contact information for Title IX Coordinator click here.

Accommodation: If you require a reasonable accommodation for a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 410-455-2337 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

About University of Maryland, Baltimore County

UMBC is a dynamic public research university integrating teaching, research and service to benefit the citizens of Maryland. As an Honors University, the campus offers academically talented students a strong undergraduate liberal arts foundation that prepares them for graduate and professional study, entry into the workforce, and community service and leadership. UMBC emphasizes science, engineering, information technology, human services and public policy at the graduate level. UMBC contributes to the economic development of the State and the region through entrepreneurial initiatives, workforce training, K-16 partnerships, and technology commercialization in collaboration with public agencies and the corporate community. UMBC is dedicated to cultural and ethnic diversity, social responsibility and lifelong learning.

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