Job Description: One Ph.D. position and one postdoc position are immediately available in Dr. Weilan Zhang’s lab in the Department of Environmental and Sustainable Engineering at the University at Albany (UAlbany). The recruited Ph.D. student and postdoc researcher will work on projects related to remediation of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in the environment. Specifically, the student/postdoc will be involved in research on phytoremediation, sorption, stabilization, and thermal degradation of PFAS.
Qualifications: For the Ph.D. position, the candidates must have an MS degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related discipline. The successful applicants are expected to have experience in fundamental and applied research related to using physical, chemical, and biological processes to address remediation of emerging contaminants. Knowledge of PFAS is highly desired for the potential Ph.D. student but required for the postdoc. Experience with LC-MS-MS, high resolution MS, IC, GC, and other routine analytical instrumentation is preferred.
How to Apply: Interested candidates are encouraged to contact Dr. Weilan Zhang (wzhang4@albany.edu) via email with the following information:(1) A one-page cover letter describing the student’s experience and qualifications; (2) Detailed CV with GPA and a full list of published and submitted papers; (3) Contact information for three academic references. For the Ph.D. position, GRE test score is optional. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview. Application review will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled.
Salary and Benefits: Competitive salary/stipend, fringe benefits, and full tuition will be provided.
About UAlbany: The University at Albany has a diverse population of more than 17,000 undergraduate and graduate students on a campus named one of the most beautiful public college campuses in America in 2016 by Thrillist. Albany, New York’s historic capital city, rises above the Hudson River in beautiful upstate New York, in close proximity to the Berkshires, Catskills, and the Adirondack Mountains, and is convenient to Boston, Montreal, and New York City.
Weilan Zhang, Ph.D., P.E.
Assistant Professor
Department of Environmental & Sustainable Engineering
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
University at Albany, SUNY
1400 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12222
Tel: 518-313-2491
Email: wzhang4@albany.edu