One postdoctoral fellow position with a strong focus on material sciences is available in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Alberta. The candidate will work with Prof. Mohamed Gamal El-Din on multidisciplinary research projects on the fundamental understanding of water and wastewater treatment processes.
The ideal candidate should have experience in developing advanced materials such as biomaterials, green materials, nano and composite materials, porous materials, and colloids. The candidate should also possess experience in applying these materials to biological, physical, and chemical wastewater treatment. The postdoctoral fellow will work in collaboration with researchers working in the areas of water/wastewater treatment and reclamation approaches, emphasizing adsorption and photocatalytic oxidation.
The candidate should also have experience in surface and colloids science and be well-versed in various techniques for interface analysis such as size exclusion chromatography (SEC), Soxhlet extraction, thermogravimetric, dynamic light scattering (DLS), atomic force microscopy (AFM), scanning electron microscopy (AFM), x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), attenuated total reflection infrared spectroscopy (ATR-IR), and porosimetry analyzer. The prospective applicant should have previous experience and a strong background in separation processes, material synthesis, and characterization. The applicant should also have a basic understanding of analytical chemistry and organic synthesis procedures.
The candidate will be expected to publish research results in journals and present them at conferences. The candidate will also be required to train and mentor graduate students, assist in writing research proposals, and help in the preparation of research papers. If desired, the candidate can also obtain teaching experience.
The ideal candidate should have a Ph.D. degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, environmental engineering, or a related field; have completed their Ph.D. within the past five years (i.e., 2018 or later) with a minimum of three first-author papers, in which at least one paper published in a top journal; have a strong track record of refereed journal publications related to separation processes, material synthesis and characterization, or materials applied for environmental remediation; be able to work independently; possess strong written and oral communication skills; and have a solid knowledge of advanced statistical approaches for analyzing complex datasets.
To apply, interested candidates should send in their applications to chelmeayala@ualberta.ca consisting of a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, 1-2 reprints of their most significant contributions to research (max 15 pages), and the contact information of three references. Applications will be accepted and considered immediately.
The review process will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The University of Alberta is committed to creating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workforce and welcomes applications from all qualified persons. They encourage individuals who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply, including women, First Nations, Métis and Inuit, members of visible minority groups, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression. Thank you to all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.