Professors William Arnold and Paige Novak are seeking two post-doctoral associates in the Department of Civil, Environmental, and Geo- Engineering. One would take the lead on a project co-supervised by Profs. Novak and Arnold to evaluate the role of microbial starvation in the degradation of contaminants of emerging concern during wastewater treatment. The second would work with Prof. Arnold to quantify quaternary ammonium compounds and fluorinated chemicals in water, sediment, and biological matrices using a combination of mass spectrometry and NMR methods to assess potential risks of these chemicals to coastal ecosystems. These individuals will also interact with, lead, and assist graduate and undergraduate students in the research group. Please apply via the links below.
Required Qualifications:
- PhD in Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Microbiology, or closely related field
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong laboratory skills in environmental microbiology and/or chemistry
- Strong laboratory skills in reactor design and set-up
- Experience with mass spectrometry, NMR and/or molecular biology techniques
- Ability to work and coordinate with external partners
- Ability to work independently and troubleshoot problems effectively
- Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality publications
- Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
Post-Doctoral Associate
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
Twin Cities
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