The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Michigan (Ann Arbor campus) is seeking a postdoctoral researcher in the area of water quality and chemical/biological contaminants of emerging concern. The start date for the position is expected to be between May and June 2024. The researcher will help design and lead the research component of a pilot scale project at the City of Ann Arbor drinking water plant, advised by Prof. Alex Szczuka and Prof. Lut Raskin. The researcher will work closely with City of Ann Arbor personnel and receive support from AECOM personnel. The postdoctoral research fellow will be expected to contribute to additional research efforts in the Szczuka (szczukalab.com) and Raskin laboratories (raskinumich.wordpress.com), including manuscript preparation, grant writing, and student mentorship.
An ideal candidate for this position should be excited to gain experience in academic research that emphasizes collaborations with water utilities and environmental engineering consulting. The position is especially well suited for Ph.D. graduates who would like to explore multiple research-oriented career paths.
Applicants should have a Ph.D. (or expect to finish their Ph.D. shortly) in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Microbiology or a related field. In addition, experience with contaminant quantification using GC-MS or LC-MS and/or drinking water microbiology is desired, but not required.
This position will be a one-year full-time term-limited appointment with the possibility of renewal. Questions may be directed to Dr. Szczuka at aszczuka@umich.edu and Dr. Raskin at raskin@umich.edu. Applications will be reviewed as they are received starting on March 1st, and only applications that follow the submission guidelines will be considered. We anticipate filling the position as early as May 2024; an earlier start date is possible.
How to Apply. Please apply via the Submission Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdt47QLJ5Yo4ZNWZJda-R3wj8rVZln…
The application must include, in a single pdf (1GB max size), (1) A cover letter outlining your research experience, qualifications, and interest in the position, and (2) Curriculum vitae (CV) including a list of publications.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The appointment is for 12 months (start date is flexible) with a possibility of an extension, contingent on performance and fund availability.
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