We seek a postdoctoral scholar with expertise in sensor development applicable to nutrient sensing in water bodies that has interest in advanced wireless sensing technologies for environmental applications. The successful candidate will be at the forefront of an effort to develop and leverage spatially distributed in-situ sensor networks, watershed scale geospatial datasets, and National Water Model output to develop nutrient loading forecasts across river networks to inform watershed management efforts. Research will capitalize on a heavily instrumented suite of watersheds in Vermont.
The ideal candidate would have a strong background in chemo- or bio-sensor development. Ideally, the candidate can demonstrate experience in developing stand-alone sensor systems including their analytical evaluation. The candidate is also expected to contribute to the development and validation of electrochemical and/or bio-electrochemical sensors for the detection of nutrient species of environmental interest. Areas of development include, but are not limited to: amperometric, potentiometric sensors, and biosensors, as well as micro-miniaturization of existing technologies for watershed scale monitoring. Experience in data analysis and programming will be an advantage. It is expected that the applicant has experience in publishing scientific results in leading journals within the fields of chemistry, environmental engineering and science, or material science and engineering. Additionally, it is important that the candidate can work well within interdisciplinary teams and has a high level of self-motivation. There will be opportunities to mentor related undergraduate intern projects/theses, and cross disciplinary collaboration with a large group of natural and social scientists and engineers working on the project will be essential. The successful candidate will interact regularly with government researchers from USGS and NOAA, and regional stakeholders such as Vermont and the Lake Champlain Basin Program. Thus, this position will enhance the successful candidate’s network and credentials for both academic and government employers. This is a 2-year position with the possibility of extension with exceptional performance.
Please contact project investigators Raju Badireddy (raju.badireddy@uvm.edu), Severin Schneebeli (severin.schneebeli@uvm.edu) for more information.
Anticipated start date January 1, 2023, but there is some flexibility for the ideal candidate. Applications will be considered until the position is filled.
To apply: please send CV, names and contact information for three references, and a cover letter outlining research interests, expertise and availability to ciroh@uvm.edu and reference PDS#728.
https://www.uvm.edu/ciroh/node/6
immediately and continue until the position is filled.