Post-doctoral Researcher of Hemp The Hemp Lab in the Agriculture Research Development Program (ARDP) at Central State University is seeking a post-doctoral scientist to conduct hemp breeding, field trials, and product development. The candidate should have strong experience cultivating hemp and developing new products. The selected individual should also be well skilled in use of analytical instrumentation, chiefly gas and liquid chromatography systems. The candidate will work with closely with the project PI. Supervision and mentoring of student researchers is expected. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: * Genetics, selection, and breeding of new hemp cultivars * Chemical and physiological characterization of breeding lines * Develop new products hemp products from grain, fiber, and metabolites * Synthesis of target compounds * Develop standard and novel analytical protocols * Develop new methods of production and isolation of target analytes * Identification of unknown analytes * Ability to produce outcomes under strict deadlines. * Data entry, managements, and summarization * Conduct statistical analyses and interpretation of data * Prepare research findings for presentations and publications * Excellent verbal and written communication skills. * Knowledgeable of data entry management and presentation skills. * Supervise and manage undergraduate students * Must be organized and detail-oriented with the ability to work under limited supervision. * Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor The position is up to 3 years and will be funded by the Evans Allen Program for the 1890 Institutions by the National Institute for Agriculture (NIFA). The position will directly report to the Dr. Craig Schluttenhofer.