Top 18 Postdoctoral associate Jobs in Oak Ridge, Tn

Post-Doctoral Research Associate: Freshwater Microbial Ecology - UTK
University of Tennessee Health Science Center —Knoxville, TN
- $62,500 - $65,000 a year
- Full-time
- University
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Computer skills
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Post-Doctoral Research Associate: Center for Advanced Materials and Manufacturing - UTK
University of Tennessee Health Science Center —Knoxville, TN
- $51,750 - $65,000 a year
- Online Application
- Computer Science
- University
- Doctor of Philosophy
Post-Doctoral Research Associate: Department of Biochemistry & Cellular and Molecular Biology - UTK
University of Tennessee Health Science Center —Knoxville, TN
- $56,956 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- University
- Doctor of Philosophy
Post-Doctoral Research Associate: Baker School of Policy and Public Affairs - UTK
University of Tennessee Health Science Center —Knoxville, TN
- Full-time
- University
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Senior level
Post-Doctoral Research Associate: Department of Biochemistry & Cellular and Molecular Biology - UTK
University of Tennessee - Knoxville —Knoxville, TN
- $56,956 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- University
- Doctor of Philosophy
Post-Doctoral Research Associate: Department of Chemistry - UTK
University of Tennessee Health Science Center —Knoxville, TN
- $54,000 a year
- Full-time
- University
- Doctor of Philosophy
- In-person
Post-Doctoral Research Associate: Freshwater Microbial Ecology - UTK
University of Tennessee - Knoxville —Knoxville, TN
- $62,500 - $65,000 a year
- Full-time
- University
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Computer skills
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Post-Doctoral Research Associate: Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology - UTK
University of Tennessee Health Science Center —Knoxville, TN
- $62,000 a year
- Full-time
- Anatomy knowledge
- University
- Doctor of Philosophy
Post-Doctoral Research Associate, Department of Food Science - UTIA
University of Tennessee - Knoxville —Knoxville, TN
- $60,000 - $62,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- University
- Doctor of Philosophy
Post-Doctoral Research Associate, Department of Food Science - UTIA
University of Tennessee Health Science Center —Knoxville, TN
- $60,000 - $62,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- University
- Doctor of Philosophy
Post-Doctoral Research Associate: Center for Advanced Materials and Manufacturing - UTK
University of Tennessee - Knoxville —Knoxville, TN
- $51,750 - $65,000 a year
- Online Application
- Computer Science
- University
- Doctor of Philosophy
Post-Doctoral Research Associate: Department of Microbiology - UTK
University of Tennessee Health Science Center —Knoxville, TN
- $60,000 - $63,000 a year
- Full-time
- University
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Mentoring
Post-Doctoral Research Associate: Department of Physics and Astronomy - UTK
University of Tennessee Health Science Center —Knoxville, TN
- $67,000 - $70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- University
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Computer skills
Post-Doctoral Research Associate: Baker School of Policy and Public Affairs - UTK
University of Tennessee - Knoxville —Knoxville, TN
- Full-time
- University
- Doctor of Philosophy
- In-person
Post-Doctoral Research Associate: Department of Physics and Astronomy - UTK
University of Tennessee - Knoxville —Knoxville, TN
- $67,000 - $70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- University
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Computer skills
Post-Doctoral Research Associate: Department of Microbiology - UTK
University of Tennessee - Knoxville —Knoxville, TN
- $60,000 - $63,000 a year
- Full-time
- University
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Mentoring
Post-Doctoral Research Associate: Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science - UTK
University of Tennessee Health Science Center —Knoxville, TN
- Full-time
- Computer Science
- English
- University
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Post-Doctoral Research Associate: Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science - UTK
University of Tennessee - Knoxville —Knoxville, TN
- Full-time
- Computer Science
- English
- University
- Health insurance
- Paid time off

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Post-Doctoral Research Associate: Freshwater Microbial Ecology - UTK

University of Tennessee Health Science Center -
Knoxville, TN

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Job Details

Full-time
$62,500 - $65,000 a year
11 days ago

Qualifications

Collaborative research
Doctor of Philosophy
Computer skills

Full Job Description

The Wilhelm and Talmy research groups in the Department of Microbiology at the University of Tennessee invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join an interdisciplinary project examining how episodic events shape competition, oxidative stress responses, and toxin production in the bloom-forming cyanobacterium Microcystis.

The successful candidate will contribute to controlled chemostat experiments, mesocosm studies, molecular and physiological analyses, and integration of laboratory results with predictive modeling. The project focuses on mechanisms linking short-term temperature fluctuations, oxidative stress, strain succession, and microcystin production in Lake Erie and related freshwater systems. The project also addresses the role of nutrient elements in selection for Microcystis. We seek applicants with a Ph.D. in microbiology, aquatic ecology, environmental science, biological oceanography, or a related field. Preferred qualifications include experience in one or more of the following: cyanobacterial culture, experimental design, flow cytometry, qPCR/transcriptomics, physiological measurements, environmental data analysis, or quantitative/modeling approaches. Candidates should have a strong publication record, excellent communication skills, and interest in collaborative, cross-disciplinary research.

The postdoctoral fellow will work closely with a team spanning microbiology, physiology, field ecology, and modeling, and will have opportunities to mentor students, publish high-impact research, and participate in field activities in the Great Lakes region.

Responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

Lead, plan and carry out research associated with freshwater microbial communities in lab and field studies
Collect, analyze data, and create reports on activities to present at lab meetings
Generate peer-reviewed publications on the outcomes of research
Assist in the mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students in the research team.
Participate in the labs outreach/broader impact efforts in the location community

Required Qualifications

A Ph.D. in microbiology, aquatic ecology, environmental science, biological oceanography, or a related field.
Experience in one or more of the following: cyanobacterial culture, experimental design, flow cytometry, qPCR/transcriptomics, physiological measurements, environmental data analysis, or quantitative/modeling approaches.
Candidates should have a strong publication record, excellent communication skills, and interest in collaborative, cross-disciplinary research.

Preferred Experience:

Experience in molecular biology
Experience in algal culture
Experience in mathematical modeling

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Must have knowledge of basic biology and microbiology.
Must be familiar with using computers to analyze data and in reading scientific literature.
Techniques needed may include, but are not limited to:
- Algal culturing
- Molecular biology techniques (cloning, DNA/RNA extraction, PCR)
- Light and fluorescence microscopy
- Knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within microbiology

Work Location:

Knoxville, TN
Onsite

Compensation and Benefits

Anticipated hiring range : $62,500 - $65,000

Application Instructions

To express interest, please submit an application with the noted below attachments. To be assured of full consideration, completed applications with all requested materials should be submitted on or before August 1, 2026.

Resume
Cover Letter

About The Department

The Department of Microbiology is an active participant and leader in the Community of Scholars on Immunology and Inflammation (CoSI2), Community of Scholars on Microbial Consortia (CoSMiC), and Biomembranes Community of Scholars at UTK, which brings together engineering, chemistry, veterinary, and material sciences, UT Institute of Agriculture (UTIA), Oak Ridge National Lab (ORNL), and the University of Tennessee Medical Center (UTMC) in Knoxville. Labs have access to multiple core facilities on campus including animal facility, genomics core, imaging core, mass-spectrometry core, flow cytometers and cell sorters ( https://research.utk.edu/oried/core-facilities/ ). UTK is the flagship university of the University of Tennessee System and is designated as a Carnegie ‘Very High Research Activity’ University.

The Department of Microbiology values the quality of life of all its members and is committed to promoting an atmosphere where all members of the university community feel welcome and can thrive. Located in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains, The University of Tennessee Knoxville was founded in 1794 and is one of the oldest public universities in the nation. There are over 40,000 students enrolled at the Knoxville campus, who train and study in a city where excellence in academia meets the natural beauty of the southern Appalachian region and in the company of the artists, makers, and entrepreneurs that call Knoxville their home.

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