Advanced Nitrogen and Phosphorus Removal for Wastewater Treatment
The One Water Solutions Institute (OWSI) at CSU is seeking a motivated PhD graduate research assistant to join an intellectually exciting and socially impactful sponsored research project. The study will provide a unique opportunity to work directly with the management team at Metro Water Recovery to assess enhanced nitrogen and phosphorus removal.
Metro Water Recovery is the largest wastewater treatment provider in the Rocky Mountain West and is nationally recognized for innovation. The facility District might be challenged to meet very low discharge requirements for total nitrogen and total phosphorus. This study will include a rigorous characterization of nitrogen and phosphorus species and fate through the wastewater treatment process followed by assessment of options for removal of difficult to remove organic fractions. Analytical chemistry methods, modeling of fate of nutrients, as well as physico-chemical and biological treatment approaches will be core components of the study.
Required Qualifications:
- MS in Civil and Environmental Engineering or related discipline.
- Clear research interest in wastewater treatment processes and water quality.
- Proficiency in oral and written English communication.
- Eligibility to work in the U.S. by June 1, 2025 (no visa support is available)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working in a laboratory on water quality research.
- Knowledge of wastewater treatment processes.
- Research experience in environmental and/or water resources engineering.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in teams.
- Experience or interest in conducting a significant portion of the work in a wastewater treatment facility field environment.
- Demonstrated ability to write and publish original research.
If interested, please complete the application form by April 1, 2025 with the following materials as a single PDF: https://form.jotform.com/250554485678167
- 1–2-page cover letter with your interest in the position and research topics, and how you meet the required and preferred qualifications, and
- A current resume or CV.