Position Description:
Applications are solicited for a Graduate Research Assistant (GRA) position (M.S. Level) in the Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering (ABE) at the University of Florida (UF) under the supervision of Dr. Dengjun Wang starting from Spring 2025. I am looking for a highly motivated and creative student interested in working on nutrient (nitrogen and phosphorus) removal strategies in water. The GRA will work on a project funded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to evaluate bioretention strategy for nitrogen and phosphorus removal in water.
Minimum Qualifications:
B.S. or B.E. in the following disciplines: Environmental Sciences; Environmental Engineering; Water and Soil Sciences; Analytical Chemistry; Ecological Engineering; and Agricultural Engineering. Applicants whose native or first language is not English must obtain a TOEFL score of 80 iBT or IELTS score of 6.5 or higher.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Knowledge in water quality and experience in water quality analysis
• Analytical skills in nutrient analysis including sample digestion and concentration qualification by UV/vis spectrophotometer, etc.
• Statistical skills for data analysis
• Experience and willingness to work in various labs, involving field works
UF/ABE
The University of Florida (UF) is ranked #28 in National Universities and #6 in Public Universities in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges. The UF/ABE is ranked among the top 6 programs in the nation and provides unique opportunities for in-depth research and field experience with award-winning department faculty and access to HiPerGator (https://www.rc.ufl.edu/about/hipergator/), which is one of the most powerful supercomputers available on a university campus.
How to Apply:
Interested applicants are encouraged to contact Dr. Dengjun Wang (dengjun.wang@ufl.edu) directly with a copy of your CV, research statement, and name of three references (in one PDF file). Qualified candidates will be contacted separately for additional details (such as references). More information about applying for a graduate degree in Agricultural and Biological Engineering can be found at https://abe.ufl.edu/graduate/admissions/. Application packages will be reviewed immediately.