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Southeastern Louisiana University's Department of Chemistry and Physics invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher to participate in the chemical monitoring component of the Lake Maurepas Monitoring Project. The prospective candidate will focus on understanding the fate and transport of possible toxic chemicals in the environment. This study is being conducted in the context of a potential carbon sequestration project in Lake Maurepas. The postdoctoral researcher will focus on the analysis of water, sediment, and biotic samples, and be responsible for data collection, data analysis, report/manuscript writing, and mentoring graduate and undergraduate students.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- PhD in (analytical) chemistry, environmental science, computer engineering, computer science, or a related field by hire date
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Expertise in pollutant/contaminant monitoring
- Expertise in environmental data analysis and coding
- Having high quality publications
- Expertise in non-targeted analysis (NTA) on waters, suspended sediments, and organisms is desired
- Expertise in GC-HRT+ 4D system, Xevo G3 QT of Systems, and Mercury/elemental Analyzer is desired
DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS
- Exceptional problem solving and critical thinking skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively in meetings to deliver and report on project progress
- Strong leadership, management skills, and the ability to work independently within a multidisciplinary research lab
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
- Cover Letter
- Resume/Vita
- Copies of Transcripts (Official transcripts will be required if hired)
- Names and contact information of 3 references
Please direct your questions to Professor Emami at fereshteh.emami@selu.edu