Innovative onsite wastewater treatment and water reuse

The Membrane Biotechnology Lab (Civil & Environmental Engineering) at the University of South Florida is seeking two highly-motivated postdocs to work on a multi-institution project on innovative onsite wastewater solutions for island communities.

Description:
The postdocs will participate in the research, development, certification, pilot demonstration, and commercialization of innovative onsite wastewater treatment and recycling systems. Responsibilities may include:

1. conducting laboratory experiments to develop new processes for small systems (e.g., BNR, MBR, MBBR, membrane separation, sorption, ion exchange, advanced oxidation);
2. designing, fabricating, and operating field pilot systems;
3. performing computer modeling of treatment processes;
4. incorporating AI/ML to improve system monitoring, operation and reliability;
5. contributing to product development and commercialization;
6. conducting stakeholder interviews;
7. leading public outreach efforts and developing innovative education content;
8. writing reports/journal papers and presenting at conferences;
9. managing the laboratory; and
10. mentoring undergraduate and graduate students.

Qualifications:
The candidate should:

1. have obtained a Ph.D. degree in environmental engineering or a closely-related field;
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 strong writing skills, as evidenced by a sound publication record;
6. be able to work collaboratively as part of a large team in a complex project; and
7. be able to work independently and adhere to tight deadlines; and
8. be willing to assist the PI with proposal/report writing, publishing, teaching, as well as administrative and project management duties.

The candidate will report to Dr. Daniel Yeh (dhyeh@usf.edu) of the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering. Potential candidates please email CV, references, and writing samples.