Prof. Kirin Emlet Furst invites applications for a funded PhD position in their research group at George Mason University, to start in the Spring 2024 semester. The primary responsibilities of the position are to lead research on the fate and transport of PFAS in natural and engineered water systems while completing the requirements for the PhD degree in Civil, Environmental and Infrastructure Engineering (CEIE). The project will involve substantial laboratory work, with fieldwork and computational components. The position is supported with three years of GRA funding from a federal agency, with potential GRA or GTA support beyond the third year. To apply, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/K9dNQ4GcNJWQEVMfA
The Furst Water Systems Chemistry Lab conducts interdisciplinary research across multiple domains of water quality engineering, with the primary goal of helping to achieve equitable access to safe drinking water. Currently, our projects are focused on the impacts of climate change on water and sanitation infrastructure, and on organic contaminant fate and transport. We are also developing affordable treatment systems to enhance disinfection efficacy and PFAS removal. The Furst Lab is located at the scenic Potomac Science Center, an interdisciplinary hub for environmental research and education. https://waterchemlab.vse.gmu.edu/
GMU is the largest and most diverse public university in Virginia and is classified nationally as an R1 university for highest research activity. Main campus is located in Fairfax, 25 minutes from Washington D.C. For information on the Civil, Environmental and Infrastructure Engineering graduate program, visit https://civil.gmu.edu/academics/phd