The Membrane Biotechnology Lab (Civil & Environmental Engineering) at the University of South Florida is seeking two highly-motivated postdocs to work on a project on wastewater recycling, resource recovery, and biomanufacturing sponsored by NASA.
Position 1:
The first postdoc will assist in the development of bioregenerative closed-loop water purification technologies that can form the basis of a new approach on sustainable life support for extended space missions and surface habitats. Primary duties involve the operation and testing of a series of treatment technologies, including membrane bioreactors (anaerobic, aerobic, phototrophic), sorption/ion exchange, filtration, and advanced oxidation.
Qualifications: The applicant should: 1) have completed by the start date all requirements for a Ph.D. degree in Environmental Engineering (or a related discipline); 2) demonstrate the ability to design, fabricate, operate, sample and analyze data from bench and/or pilot-scale reactors; 3) be able to troubleshoot analytical instrumentation and develop new methods; 4) have the ability to serve as a mentor for undergraduate and graduate students in and out of the lab; 5) have a sound publication record; 6) be willing to assist the PI with proposal/report writing, publishing, and teaching, as well as administrative and project management duties.
Position 2:
The second postdoc will develop a series of policy papers related to space biomanufacturing in a short period. Remote work is possible
Qualifications: The applicant should: 1) have completed by the start date all requirements for a Ph.D. degree in a science or engineering field; 2) have an interest in space exploration and space economy; 3) have strong English writing skills, as evidenced by a sound publication record. The applicant is asked to provide writing samples; 4) be able to work independently and adhere to tight deadlines.
For background information:
https://www.usf.edu/news/2020/nasa-testing-usf-technology-for-possible-…
https://www.fox13news.com/news/nasa-usf-test-system-that-uses-human-was…
The position is available immediately. Potential candidates please send CV, references, and writing samples to Dr. Daniel Yeh (dhyeh@usf.edu).