Description: The Environmental Mass Spectrometry Laboratory at the Center for Urban Water (CUW) is an environmental research facility that performs globally innovative studies on novel organic contaminants in marine and freshwater systems. We are especially interested in evaluating the sources, fate, characteristics, transport, and implications of contaminant chemicals entering the environment, especially those present in roadway runoff, tire rubbers and associated microplastics. We are seeking a motivated, curious, and creative Post-Doctoral Scholar to support our ongoing research projects while developing their professional skills. The position is an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research in the Puget Sound region, including globally relevant studies focused on chemical contaminants in urban/roadway systems.
The successful candidate will focus on the fate, transport, and treatment of organic contaminants in the aquatic environment, especially compounds derived from tire rubbers and within roadway runoff. We are especially interested in expertise with environmental mass spectrometry, including high resolution mass spectrometry, for the identification of novel contaminants and assessment of their fate in receiving waters, treatment systems, and biota. Familiarity with QQQ/QTOF platforms, Agilent software, statistical analyses of large data sets, computational and statistical data analysis, machine learning, and innovative sample processing are especially valued. The candidate will support exploratory research, method development, several ongoing projects, and contribute to research proposals. The candidate will help lead our research group and projects while working with a broad collaborative team of environmental researchers, including undergraduate and graduate students, post-doctoral scientists, research scientists, technicians, and academic faculty.
Required Qualifications and Experience
- Doctoral degree from an accredited college or university with a major in chemistry, environmental science or engineering, ecotoxicology, or a related field;
- Minimum of three years of professional laboratory experience, including experience quantitatively analyzing environmental samples (e.g., water, wastewater, sediment);
- Deep experience with environmental mass spectrometry (triple quad and/or high-resolution mass spectrometry methods) as applied to environmental quality assessment;
- Expertise disseminating research findings in strong peer-reviewed publications.
Desired Qualifications and Experience
- Experience with Agilent instrumentation and Agilent instrumentation control software (e.g., Agilent MassHunter) and data analysis tools (Agilent Mass Profiler Professional).
- Knowledge of computational and data science methods for data analysis.
The Center for Urban Waters is an off-campus research facility managed by the University of Washington-Tacoma; all employees are members of the University of Washington system. Position/s are available immediately and the position is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as received. The initial appointment will be for one year, with the possibility of extending depending on performance and availability of funds. To apply, please email a cover letter describing research experience and interests, a detailed CV, three references, and your best peer-reviewed publication to Ed Kolodziej (koloj@uw.edu).