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Environmental Research Engineer
Shepherdstown, WV
Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY
The Environmental Research Engineer will lead USDA ARS research projects focusing on converting
aquaculture waste streams to usable and valuable products to support the development and
sustainability of land-based, closed containment aquaculture. S/he will oversee and participate in
research related to reducing the environmental impact of fish farming while assisting the aquaculture
industry with developing novel revenue streams through converting waste to value. The Environmental
Research Engineer will also serve The Conservation Fund’s Freshwater Institute (TCF/FI) through
conducting off-site visits and consultation, research, and report writing through technical consulting
services, and will engage in technology transfer through publications, lectures at conferences and
workshops, and direct interaction with stakeholders.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Works cooperatively with the Director of Research and other TCF/FI personnel to develop
and/or investigate strategies for improving the environmental impact and economic viability of
intensive land-based aquaculture production
• Provides waste management and waste conversion expertise for external projects
• Develops collaborative relationships and projects with government and university scientists and
industry stakeholders
• Oversees selected scientists and technical staff at TCF/FI
• Assists industry with problems related to waste management and waste conversion, and
provides industry with practical solutions to these problems
• Engages in technology transfer through publication in peer-review journals and trade press,
lectures at conferences and workshops, and personal interaction with stakeholders
• Serves as co-investigator for USDA ARS grants, and engages in reporting for USDA ARS grants
and other funding, as needed
• Identifies and investigates external funding opportunities for program development
DESIRED BACKGROUND AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
• Engineering degree (with PE status preferable)
• Ph.D. in discipline relevant to agricultural waste management and waste conversion with
experience in biochemical conversion processes including anaerobic digestion and aerobic
decomposition.
• Track record of published peer-reviewed research is advantageous
• Demonstrated leadership, management, and organizational abilities, a strong commitment to
TCF/FI aquaculture research program and staff, solid communication and interpersonal skills,
and personal integrity and reliability
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
Requires i) sufficient fitness to engage in prolonged and physically demanding on- and off-site research
tasks; ii) the ability to travel domestically and internationally on a regular basis for work; iii) the ability to
spend extended periods at a computer conducting research and writing; and iv) sufficient comfort in
presenting scientific material to large audiences.
The Conservation Fund, a Non Profit Corporation, is an Equal Opportunity Employer who fully and actively supports equal access for all people regardless of Race, Color, Religion, Gender, Age, National Origin, Veteran Status, Disability, Genetic Information or Testing, Family and Medical Leave, Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity or Expression and prohibits retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or practice in the investigation of any complaint, or otherwise oppose discrimination.
The Environmental Research Engineer will lead USDA ARS research projects focusing on converting
aquaculture waste streams to usable and valuable products to support the development and
sustainability of land-based, closed containment aquaculture. S/he will oversee and participate in
research related to reducing the environmental impact of fish farming while assisting the aquaculture
industry with developing novel revenue streams through converting waste to value. The Environmental
Research Engineer will also serve The Conservation Fund’s Freshwater Institute (TCF/FI) through
conducting off-site visits and consultation, research, and report writing through technical consulting
services, and will engage in technology transfer through publications, lectures at conferences and
workshops, and direct interaction with stakeholders.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Works cooperatively with the Director of Research and other TCF/FI personnel to develop
and/or investigate strategies for improving the environmental impact and economic viability of
intensive land-based aquaculture production
• Provides waste management and waste conversion expertise for external projects
• Develops collaborative relationships and projects with government and university scientists and
industry stakeholders
• Oversees selected scientists and technical staff at TCF/FI
• Assists industry with problems related to waste management and waste conversion, and
provides industry with practical solutions to these problems
• Engages in technology transfer through publication in peer-review journals and trade press,
lectures at conferences and workshops, and personal interaction with stakeholders
• Serves as co-investigator for USDA ARS grants, and engages in reporting for USDA ARS grants
and other funding, as needed
• Identifies and investigates external funding opportunities for program development
DESIRED BACKGROUND AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
• Engineering degree (with PE status preferable)
• Ph.D. in discipline relevant to agricultural waste management and waste conversion with
experience in biochemical conversion processes including anaerobic digestion and aerobic
decomposition.
• Track record of published peer-reviewed research is advantageous
• Demonstrated leadership, management, and organizational abilities, a strong commitment to
TCF/FI aquaculture research program and staff, solid communication and interpersonal skills,
and personal integrity and reliability
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
Requires i) sufficient fitness to engage in prolonged and physically demanding on- and off-site research
tasks; ii) the ability to travel domestically and internationally on a regular basis for work; iii) the ability to
spend extended periods at a computer conducting research and writing; and iv) sufficient comfort in
presenting scientific material to large audiences.
The Conservation Fund, a Non Profit Corporation, is an Equal Opportunity Employer who fully and actively supports equal access for all people regardless of Race, Color, Religion, Gender, Age, National Origin, Veteran Status, Disability, Genetic Information or Testing, Family and Medical Leave, Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity or Expression and prohibits retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or practice in the investigation of any complaint, or otherwise oppose discrimination.
Contact Information
Qualified/interested candidates should submit the following:
Cover letter
CV including peer-review publication record
Official transcript from Ph.D. granting university
Job Summary
Start Date
January 1, 2020 but flexible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Hours per Week
37.5
Work Hours (i.e. shift)
8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Salary and Benefits
$85,000 - $95,000 negotiable
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For additional information please visit our website at www.conservationfund.org. We offer an excellent benefits package including medical, dental and life insurance, 403(b), vacation, sick and parental leave.
Required Education
Doctorate
Required Experience
1 to 4 years
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