Conduct research on aquaponic and hydroponic plant production systems. Aquaponic focus includes developing an alternate local feed, engineering design, water quality management, and effluent treatment. Conduct research on aquaponics and hydroponics production systems. Responsible for maintaining brood stock and producing fingerlings, maintaining research facilities. Responsible for grant writing, planning and initiating experiments, collecting and analyzing data, writing peer reviewed journal articles, mentor students, and providing aquaponic workshops.
Required: Ph.D. in aquaponic and hydroponic systems. Three years’ experience in recirculating hydroponic systems, fish nutrition, water quality monitoring, wastewater purification, aquaponic/hydroponic system related construction and hydroponic plant production. Demonstrated skill in plumbing, construction, electrical, masonry, carpentry, and power tool operation.
