Postdoctoral Researcher - Dynamic Sustainability Lab

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job # 078798

Job Title Postdoctoral Researcher - Dynamic Sustainability Lab

Location Syracuse, NY

Campus Syracuse, NY

Commitment to On-Campus Experience Syracuse University is committed to delivering an exceptional student experience through vibrant, engaged campus communities. This position is based at the above campus location and requires regular in-person presence to support our students, collaborate with colleagues, and contribute to our thriving academic environment. Syracuse University values the collaboration, mentorship, and spontaneous connections that happen when our community works together on campus. Remote work arrangements are limited in accordance with University policy.

Pay Range $62,400 - 66,900

Pay Determination Salary offers at Syracuse University will be based on education, experience, and relevant skills, as well as the academic or professional discipline of the position in the context of the home department, school, or college. Salary offers may also be influenced by prior relevant work or industry experience, where applicable. Faculty pay ranges are for 8.5 months’ salary unless otherwise specified.

FLSA Status Exempt

Hours

Job Type Full-time

Rank Post Doc

Unionized Position Code UA

Job Description Reporting directly to lab director Dr. Jay Golden, Director of the Dynamic Sustainability Lab ( DSL ) at Syracuse University and the Pontarelli Professor of Environmental Sustainability and Finance. This position will support the lab director, Assistant Research Professor, and lab Managing Director Dr. Janire Pascual. The work will support research into the U.S. Biobased economy spanning bioenergy, biochemicals, bioplastics, biobased consumer products, Sustainable Aviation Fuels and biobased building materials. This will include supporting the further development and expansion of an interactive biobased feedstocks and biobased products database and interactive website see: https://www.advancingmarkets.org. as part of a multi-year grant from the USDA’s Advancing Markets for Producers program.

Additionally, the researcher will provide support in the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the required research, data management and data visualization. The researcher will be called up on to support and mentor both undergraduate and graduate students working on this project. Opportunities for limited teaching are available as mutually agreed upon. Finally, the researcher will participate, as well as lead in the development of technical reports, research articles, and general interest articles.

This position is part of a bargaining unit and is represented by the union SEIU , Local 200United.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree ie. PhD or equivalent in one of the following fields: environmental sciences, environmental policy, environmental engineering, bio-agricultural sciences/engineering, chemical engineering, supply chain management, computer sciences.

• Job Specific Qualifications

• 40%, Research on the biobased economy including markets, economics, production, processors, producers and institutional buyers. This will include leveraging existing and emerging AI tools and the development of research technical bulletins, articles and general interest articles as well as supporting social media outlets.

• 30%, Supporting the expansion and updates to DSL databases for this project and developing new tools for connecting producers with buyers.

• 30%, Mentoring student researchers and supporting them with research activities, data management and data visualization and proper use of artificial intelligence tools and models.

Responsibilities

• Experienced researcher in the area of environmental engineering/sciences or biobased feedstocks, biochemicals and/or bioenergy.

• Strong skills with data management, data visualization.

• Understanding of biobased supply chains preferable.

• Preferred candidates will have a demonstrated understanding and experience with the role and application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in data development and data visualization including Claude and Notebook LP.

• Preferred candidates will understand the role and limitations of Env. Life Cycle Assessments and greenhouse gas accounting and reporting (scopes 1, 2 and 3).

• Must have excellent written and verbal communications in English with evidence of technical reports in English.

• Physical Requirements Not Applicable

• Tools/Equipment Not Applicable

• Application Instructions In addition to completing an online application, please attach a curriculum vitae and cover letter.

About Syracuse University

Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.

The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the University’s 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.syracuse.edu.

About the Syracuse area

Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.

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Quick Link https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/113383

Job Posting Date 06/18/2026

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