Prof. Vikram Kapoor at the University of Texas at San Antonio has an immdiate opening for a full-time postdoctoral research position. The postdoctoral researcher will be responsible for applying molecular and analytical workflows (e.g., qPCR/ddPCR, and/or sequencing-based approaches) to detect and quantify pathogens, chemical biomarkers, and other target analytes in wastewater samples collected across municipal and community sewersheds.
A primary focus will be on processing and analyzing samples collected in the field as part of a soon-to-begin wastewater-based epidemiology (WBE) surveillance program, including sample receipt, extraction, target analysis, and data quality control from real community-scale collection sites.
As part of the larger project team, they would interact regularly with team members from diverse disciplinary backgrounds in environmental engineering, analytical chemistry, public health, and municipal/public agency partners, both within and outside of academia, providing ample opportunities for career learning, development, and networking.
Qualifications and Skills
- PhD in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Microbiology, Biological Sciences, or a related field
- Experience with molecular methods (qPCR/ddPCR) and/or sequencing analysis, or willingness to learn
- Organization & record keeping
- Teamwork & collaboration, including mentoring junior researchers and interdisciplinary science
Timeline and Process:
This is an immediate opening. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Interested candidates should email a short statement of interest, resume or CV, and contact information with the names and email addresses of 1-3 references to Prof. Vikram Kapoor at vikram.kapoor@utsa.edu. The email must have a subject line reading "2026 Postdoc in Wastewater Surveillance: [Candidate name]" for consideration.