The Department of Environmental and Sustainable Engineering (ESE) in the College of Nanotechnology, Science, and Engineering (CNSE) at the University at Albany, the State University of New York is seeking a motivated Ph.D. student to work in Dr. Md. Aynul Bari’s air quality lab starting from Fall 2026. The prospective student will use low-cost sensors and cost-effective monitoring techniques for indoor and outdoor sample collection and conduct lab analysis to characterize hazardous air pollutants (e.g., VOCs), and emerging air contaminants (e.g., PFAS) across residential neighborhoods.
Qualifications: The ideal candidate must have a M.S. degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Chemistry, or a closely related discipline, from a college or university accredited by the U.S. Department of Education or an internationally recognized accrediting organization. Preference will be given to students with research experience in air quality sampling and chemical analysis, as well as having working knowledge of Python and/or R. Experience with LC-MS-MS and GC-MS is preferred. Applicants must have or be able to obtain a valid NYS driver’s license.
How to Apply: Interested candidates are encouraged to submit an application that includes: (1) a cover letter describing research experience and qualifications related to this position, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) unofficial transcripts, and 4) contacts of two academic references to Dr. Bari (mbari@albany.edu). Review of applications will continue until a candidate is identified.
About UAlbany: As a Carnegie-classified Research-1 (R1) institution, the University at Albany is one of the top universities in the nation with very high research activity. It is located in New York State's capital and is a diverse community that includes students and faculty from all over the world, representing ~100 nationalities and a wide array of cultures and religions. Albany rises above the Hudson River in beautiful upstate New York, in close proximity to the Berkshires, Catskills, and the Adirondack Mountains, and is convenient to Boston, Montreal, and New York City.