Environmental Engineering and Bioinformatics

Several PhD positions in Environmental Bioinformatics and Process Engineering
Group Leader: Dr. Ramesh Goel (ram.goel@utah.edu)
Institute: University of Utah, Salt Lake City
Job Description
Dr. Goel in the Department of Civil and, at the University of Utah, Salt Lake City, USA, is looking for qualified applicants who are interested in pursuing a Ph.D. degree in the areas of Environmental Microbiology, Bioinformatics, PFAS fate and transport and activated sludge innovation. The positions at the doctoral levels will be funded under NSF and USEPA projects. Dr. Goel’s research activities are centered around virology, big data bioinformatics, metabolic pathways, climate change affected harmful algal bloom formation, process intensification, PFAS fate in soil system and food security.
Applicants should have strong interest in analytical techniques related to PFAS measurements in complex matrixes, computer bioinformatics relevant to big data analyses for RNA and DNA sequences, molecular biology with lab scale molecular tools and biological reactor operation. Applicants with BS or MS degrees in Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, or Environmental Engineering and other relevant disciplines will be preferred. Excellent English communication and written skills are required.
The student will be admitted to the Civil Engineering Ph.D. program starting in the summer or fall semester of 2025, and will receive tuition support, and competitive monthly stipend and benefits. Interested students are encouraged to apply by December 15th , 2024, through the University of Utah Graduate School Online Admission Application System. Application criteria and checklist are available on the University Admissions website.
Please do not contact me if you do not have the relevant background or interests as specified earlier. For questions and further information on the position(s) please contact Dr. Ramesh Goel (. ram.goel@utah.edu) and include the following information in your e-mail.
• A short CV detailing prior engagement, degrees obtained, courses taken, and ay other relevant information related to the past training.
• Statement of purpose stating what inspired you and how you can contribute.
• A sample of your previous writing.