NRL Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion of Materials in Marine Environments

Due: May 1, 2025

$86,962

Description

A basic research program has been developed to determine chemical and biological processes in natural marine systems that initiate and control biodeterioration of materials. Microfouling and corrosion processes begin immediately on exposure of metal to an aquatic environment. Micro-organisms within biofilms are capable of maintaining environments at biofilm/surface interfaces that are radically different from the bulk in terms of pH, dissolved oxygen, and other organic and inorganic species. In some cases, these interfacial condi...

Award Ceiling$86,962

Eligible Applicants- PostDoc

Additional Eligibility Information

Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, creed, color, age, gender identity, or national origin. Education and Experience Applicants must have earned a Ph.D., Sc.D., M.D., D.V.M., or academically equivalent research doctorate before beginning tenure. The Fellowships Office makes NRC Research Associateship awards at the postdoctoral and senior researcher levels. Postdoctoral Associateships:Applicants must have held the doctorate for less than five years as of the application deadline. Senior Asso...

Funding TypefellowshipCategories of Funding Activity- microbiology- biomineralogy- electrochemistry- surface chemistry- organic chemistry- organometallic chemistry- metallurgy- materials science

Grantor Contact InformationJason Scott Lee, Phone: 228.688.4494Grantor Emailjason.s.lee23.civ@us.navy.milOther Grantor InformaitonThe NRC Research Associateship Programs (RAP) are prestigious postdoctoral and senior research awards designed to provide promising scientists and engineers with high-quality research opportunities at federal laboratories and affiliated institutions. Conducted by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine's Fellowships Office since 1954, these programs offer a comprehensive research experience through a rigorous selection process. The programs aim to: 1) Offer promising postdoctoral and senior scientists/engineers the chance to pursue self-directed research aligned with sponsoring laboratories' goals, 2) Enhance comprehensive research efforts of participating laboratories, 3) Provide recent doctoral graduates a platform for focused research collaboration with permanent laboratory staff, and 4) Foster professional growth by providing opportunities to gain skills, experience, and connections with leading scientists, ultimately enhancing career prospects in academia, industry, or government research roles. The programs provide mentorship, access to state-of-the-art facilities, and opportunities to influence government policy.

Additional informationLocation: Stennis Space Center, MS 395295004 Additional URLs:

https://sites.nationalacademies.org/pga/fellowships/afrl

https://www.nationalacademies.org/our-work/rap/nrc-research-associateship-programs

https://www.nationalacademies.org/documents/embed/link/LF2255DA3DD1C41C0A42D3BEF0989ACAECE3053A6A9B/file/D13308589A09EC935FA87723EB963103495DB429AE7F?noSaveAs=1

https://www.nationalacademies.org/our-work/rap/for-applicants

Supporting Linkhttps://ra.nas.edu/RAPLab10/Opportunity/opportunity.aspx?LabCode=64&ROPCD=641701&RONum=B7868