Post-Doctoral Fellow, Mines PFAS Remedial Technology Engineering Center
About The Position
Colorado School of Mines PFAS Remedial Technology Engineering Center is seeking postdoctoral researchers to evaluate remediation techniques for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) in various media including groundwater, soil, wastewater, and biosolids. The role involves assessing treatment technologies at different readiness stages, from early prototypes to commercial readiness, and conducting benchtop or pilot-scale validation experiments. This position is part of a large collaborative effort with industry partners to create a comprehensive database for PFAS remediation at contaminated sites.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, Geosciences, or related fields
- Experience with laboratory experiments and/or environmental chemical analysis
- Completed the requirements of their Ph.D. by the start date of their position.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with per and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs)
- Experience with environmental chemistry laboratory experiments
- Strong publication record showing the ability to publish papers in referred journals
- Ability to conduct appropriate statistical analysis of experimental data
- Ability to work independently
- Strong writing and communication skills
- Ability to mentor undergraduate and graduate students
- Experience in either pilot-scale testing of treatment technologies or economic analysis of environmental technologies
Responsibilities
- Lead independent research activities in collaboration with faculty advisor(s)
- Participate in weekly research meetings with faculty advisor(s)
- Participate in larger project team meetings and support project reporting activities required by project sponsor.
- Conduct physical experiments on PFAS treatment at the laboratory scale.
- Write scientific publications, reports, policy briefs, and guidelines.
- Provide support for and/or lead the preparation and submission of proposals for future research funding for the research group.
- Meet regularly with graduate students working on related research projects to provide mentoring that supplements that provided by the faculty advisor(s).
- Present findings at regional and national conferences and organizing workshops.
Benefits
- Flexible health and dental care options
- Generous sick/vacation time
- 13 paid holidays per year – including a week-long winter break for entire campus.
- Fully vested retirement plan on first day of employment, with generous employer contribution
- Tuition benefits (6 credits per year for employees, 50 percent discount for dependents)
- Free RTD Ecopass
- Discount programs through the State of Colorado
- Free tickets for Mines Athletics home games
- Access to the state-of-the-art Recreation Center (fitness classes and training, swimming pool and more)
- Equipment rentals through the Outdoor Rec Center.
- On campus daycare center.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
