The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) seeks a full-time postdoctoral researcher in the area of membrane technology and water treatment. The postdoctoral associate will primarily work on the design, synthesis, and characterization of membranes for the removal of emerging pollutants (e.g., PFAS) and/or the recovery of minerals (e.g., lithium). This is a one-year appointment with the possibility of extension, depending on performance and funding availability. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Interested applicants are encouraged to email their CV, along with the names/contact information for 3 references, to Dr. Xiaoli Ma (ma26@uwm.edu) and Dr. Yin Wang (wang292@uwm.edu).
Faculty Profiles: https://uwm.edu/engineering/directory/ma-xiaoli/; https://sites.uwm.edu/wang292/
UWM is located in Milwaukee on the western shore of Lake Michigan. UWM is the largest university in the Milwaukee metropolitan area and one of only two universities in Wisconsin classified as an R1 Doctoral University (Very High Research Activity) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. The Milwaukee region is home to a strong concentration of companies and organizations in the water technology, environmental, and energy sectors, offering excellent opportunities for academic collaboration, industrial partnerships, and career development. UWM is an equal opportunity/affirmative employer. Employment will require a criminal background check.