Post-Doctoral Research Associate: Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering - UTK

University of Tennessee • Knoxville, TN

23d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering invites applications for a full-time Postdoctoral Research Associate to collaborate with a team in environmental and analytical chemistry studying the fate and transport of emerging pollutants in the environment. The position is available to start as soon as filled and reports to Dr. Fuhar Dixit. The role includes conducting research, supporting contracted research and new research initiatives, and disseminating findings through publications. The associate will also assist the Principal Investigator with presentations, reports, sponsor communications, and proposals; maintain a safe laboratory and workspace; host tours; mentor students; maintain equipment and laboratory records; and assist with training new users. The position is onsite in Knoxville, Tennessee. The anticipated hiring range is $75,024. The compensation package includes health benefits, career mentoring, and required travel.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Polymer Science, Metallurgy, or a related field.
• Experience managing and mentoring undergraduate, master's, or beginning doctoral students.
• Strong written and oral communication, management, and team leadership skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work in a team environment with diverse scientific and technical personnel.
• Ability to work with internal and external collaborators to contribute to and facilitate research project progress.
• Ability to coordinate with personnel from various technical backgrounds.
• Ability to prepare and deliver written and oral project presentations to sponsors under deadlines.
• Ability to actively publish technical publications in peer-reviewed journals as lead author or co-author.
• Communication skills with sponsors and students, in person or through Zoom or Teams.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated experience with polymer chemistry and metallurgy.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on the fate and transport of emerging pollutants in the environment.
• Perform tasks associated with contracted research and new research initiatives.
• Disseminate research results through publications, including peer-reviewed technical publications as lead author or co-author.
• Assist the Principal Investigator with preparing presentations, reports, and proposals.
• Interact with sponsors in person or by email, and prepare written and oral project presentations for sponsors.
• Ensure a safe laboratory and work space environment.
• Host tours and mentor undergraduate, master's, and beginning doctoral students.
• Maintain equipment and assist with training new users as needed.
• Document laboratory activities and related data as records.
• Work with internal and external collaborators and coordinate with personnel from various technical backgrounds.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Health benefits
• Career mentoring
• Required travel

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree