Post Doctoral Fellow Environmental Scientist or Environmental Engineer

University of Cincinnati • Cincinnati, OH

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About The Position

Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation's best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,000 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 350,000 living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines research prowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called "the most ambitious campus design program in the country." UC's momentum has never been stronger as the anchor of the Cincinnati Innovation District, the oldest cooperative education (co-op) program in the country with students earning $88.8 million annually through paid experiences, an academic health system, and as a member of the Big 12 Conference. The university contributes $10.6 billion in economic impact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio. At UC, next is all of us. Learn more at uc.edu. UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC's success. Job Overview The P&G Digital Accelerator@UC is seeking an environmental scientist to help develop novel biodegradation methods for polymers. The successful candidate will help design and execute biodegradation experiments that are tailored to evaluate biodegradability of polymers in different environmental compartments.

Requirements

• PhD Degree in environmental science including environmental engineering, environmental chemistry, chemical engineering, analytical chemistry or closely related areas.
• Solid understanding of chemical Phys/chem properties.
• Strong experimental design and problem-solving skills.
• Engage trainings that is needed for job performance such as safety, data analysis and quality control.

Nice To Haves

• Strong "wet lab" skills, hands-on laboratory experience on biodegradation studies will be preferred.
• Experience with Environmental analytical chemistry such as measurement tools will be a plus.
• Demonstrated attention to detail is critical. Must be able to critically evaluate complex data sets and apply new approaches to solve complex environmental testing questions.
• The individual must be a team player with a "Roll up your sleeves" attitude and able to partner with a multi-functional team to define and execute against experimental requirements.
• Excellent adaptability and flexibility, and most importantly excellent learning capabilities with open mindset.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research experiments to assess biodegradation for polymers including experimental design, laboratory execution, data analysis, and statistical quality control etc.
• Collaborate with scientists at the University of Cincinnati as well as Procter & Gamble to develop biodegradation capabilities.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Tuition Remission
• Robust Retirement Plans
• Vacation and sick time
• 11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)
• 6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents
• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
• Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
• Professional development & mentorship opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees