Plant uptake of PFAS

Job Type
Post-Doc
Job Rank
Post-Doc
Job Institution
University at Albany, State University of New York
Job Description

Postdoctoral Researcher Position: A postdoctoral research position is immediately available in Dr. Weilan Zhang’s lab in the Department of Environmental & Sustainable Engineering at the University at Albany (UAlbany), SUNY. The postdoctoral researcher will work on EPA and NSF funded projects investigating the interactions between PFAS and plants in both hydroponic and soil systems, with a particular focus on plant uptake mechanisms and their implications. About the research group: https://www.albany.edu/~wz599729/.

 

Qualifications: The successful applicant is expected to have rich experience in plant biology, phytotoxicity of environmental pollutants, and/or plant omics. Experience with LC-MS/MS and/or high-resolution mass spectrometry is preferred.

 

How to Apply:Interested candidates are encouraged to contact Dr. Weilan Zhang (wzhang4@albany.edu) via email with the following materials:

1. One-page cover letter describing relevant experience and qualifications; 2. Detailed CV including GPA and a full list of published and submitted papers. 3. Contact information for three academic references

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

 

Salary and Benefits: Competitive salary and fringe benefits will be provided.

 

About UAlbany: UAlbany is consistently ranked among the top universities nationally. As an R1 institution, the University is committed to enhancing research in the growing STEM space. The University at Albany has a diverse population of more than 17,000 undergraduate and graduate students. Its campus was named one of the most beautiful public college campuses in America in 2016 by Thrillist. Albany, the historic capital of New York State, is located along the Hudson River in scenic upstate New York, with easy access to the Berkshires, Catskills, and Adirondack Mountains, and is within convenient distance of Boston, Montreal, and New York City.