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The Peterson Lab is recruiting – Postdoc to work on mercury methylation in cultured organisms

Institution: School of Freshwater Sciences, University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee PI: Dr. Benjamin Peterson Timeline: Position will start in Fall 2025, as early as September 1st. Initial appointment will be for 12 months, with the option to extend employment based on performance and funding. Position Description: We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to […]


New publication in Environmental Science and Technology!

I am excited to share our manuscript, titled Sulfate Reduction Drives Elevated Methylmercury Formation in the Water Column of a Eutrophic Freshwater Lake, investigating the microbial formation of toxic methylmercury in the water column of a eutrophic freshwater lake. Link here: https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.est.4c12759. I encourage you to check it out if you are interested in mercury […]