Position Description
The CEL-WE (Contaminants of Emerging Concern Lab for Water Environment) at Ewha Womans University (https://yeominyoon123.wixsite.com/mysite) is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to join our research program in water treatment.
Our group conducts research on the removal of contaminants of emerging concern using membrane processes, advanced oxidation, and adsorption for water and wastewater treatment. The CEL-WE Lab is housed in the Department of Environmental Science and Engineering at Ewha Womans University, and our researchers have access to state-of-the-art on- and off-campus facilities (e.g., materials characterization and advanced imaging).
This position is supported by a research grant and may be renewed for up to three years, contingent upon satisfactory performance and continued funding.
Qualifications and Experience
We are seeking candidates with expertise in one or more of the following areas:
- Water treatment
- Environmental/water science
- Membrane processes
- Advanced oxidation
- Adsorption
- Additional assets include experience in:
- Nanomaterial characterization
- Analytical chemistry
- Colloid characterization techniques
- The ideal candidate is highly motivated, passionate about environmental research, and eager to work in a diverse and collaborative environment. Strong communication skills and a demonstrated record of research achievement (e.g., publications) are essential.
The successful candidate will be expected to:
- Conduct independent and collaborative research
- Prepare manuscripts for submission to high-impact journals
- Mentor graduate and undergraduate students in research and manuscript preparation
- Maintain and oversee selected laboratory instruments
Benefits
The successful candidate will join a dynamic, diverse research team and will have excellent opportunities to learn new experimental techniques and broaden their research expertise. Ewha Womans University is located in central Seoul, South Korea, offering a vibrant academic and cultural environment.
Salary and benefits will be commensurate with Ewha Womans University’s policies and guidelines.
Application Instructions
To apply, please send the following documents to Professor Yeomin Yoon (yoony@ewha.ac.kr):
- Cover letter
- Academic CV
- Contact information for three references
- Please include “CEL-WE: Postdoc Water Treatment” in the email subject line.
The earliest expected start date is Sep. 1, 2026. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Ewha Womans University is committed to equity and diversity and values academic rigor and excellence. We welcome and encourage applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities.
Ewha values research that reflects diverse intellectual traditions, methodologies, and modes of dissemination and translation. Candidates are invited to demonstrate their research impact both within and across academic disciplines and in other sectors, such as government, communities, or industry.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Korean immigration requirements, Korean citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.