Job Description Summary & Additional Information We are seeking to fill a Faculty Research Assistant – Calcium Carbonate Optimization position for the National Science Foundation Convergence Accelerator program entitled SequestStar. Our vision for the Phase 2 Convergence Accelerator is to advance the SequestStar technology down the path to commercialization with significant input from end users. SequestStar will be an economically viable and environmentally-friendly biomanufacturing process. Bringing together microalgae and the waste streams of desalination plants, SequestStar will create calcium carbonate and algae products. During this project, we will create an Input-to-Product pilot system and simultaneously optimize microalgae bioproducts and precipitated calcium carbonate production. We are looking for people who enjoy working across disciplines in a large and diverse team to create new technologies with significant societal impact. Based at the Horn Point Laboratory, and mentored by Dr. Andrea Pain, the successful candidate will assist with experimental research, sampling running and quality control, data entry, data analysis and data management, and day-to-day running of Input-to-Product pilot system. Physical demands of the position include lifting buckets of water, moving equipment, and using moveable safely stairs. We are seeking well-qualified candidates with experience in analytical chemistry, laboratory management, and quality control. Experience in carbonate chemistry is not required but is preferred. Required Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree is required at the beginning of the period of employment and a master’s degree in chemistry, geochemistry, or a related discipline, is recommended. Experience working in a laboratory setting with focus on analytical chemistry is required, and laboratory management experience is highly desirable. Required Application Materials: (1) a cover letter describing relevant research experience, interests and goals, (2) a current CV or resume, and (3) contact information for three references. Best Consideration Date: September 7, 2026 Open Until Filled: yes Department UMCES - Horn Point Laboratory Worker Sub-Type Faculty Regular Salary Range $48,000 to $53,000 at 100% FTE EEO Statement The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science is an equal opportunity employer. The Center’s policies, programs, and activities are in conformance with pertinent Federal and State laws and regulations on nondiscrimination regarding race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, and disability. Inquiries regarding compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Educational Amendments; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; or related legal requirements should be directed to the Assistant Vice President of Human Resources, Center Administration, 2020 Horns Point Rd, Cambridge, MD 21613. Welcome to the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (UMCES) Employment Website! UMCES is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding faculty and staff to support our mission. The Center regularly updates employment opportunities with each of its research laboratories and center administration. Thank you for your interest in employment with UMCES. The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science unleashes the power of science to transform the way society understands and manages the environment. By conducting cutting-edge research into today’s most pressing environmental problems, we are developing new ideas to help guide our state, nation, and world toward a more environmentally sustainable future through five research centers—the Appalachian Laboratory in Frostburg, the Chesapeake Biological Laboratory in Solomons, the Horn Point Laboratory in Cambridge, the Institute of Marine and Environmental Technology in Baltimore, and the Maryland Sea Grant College in College Park. Want to Learn More? Visit our website. EEO Statement The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science is an equal opportunity employer. The Center’s policies, programs, and activities are in conformance with pertinent Federal and State laws and regulations on nondiscrimination regarding race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, and disability. Inquiries regarding compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Educational Amendments; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; or related legal requirements should be directed to the Assistant Vice President of Human Resources, Center Administration, 2020 Horns Point Rd, Cambridge, MD 21613. UMCES News & Events Click here for recent UMCES news and events. Contact Us UMCES Human Resources Department Center Administration 2020 Horns Point Road Cambridge, MD 21613 Phone: 410-221-2018 Fax: 410-221-2029

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