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

University of Tennessee • Knoxville, TN

22h • Onsite

About The Position

Civil and Environmental Engineering invites applications for one full-time Postdoctoral Research Associate to collaborate with our team in environmental and analytical chemistry to study fate and transport of emerging pollutants in the environment. The post doc will work within a dynamic research team, will be exposed to interdisciplinary research and engagement, and will be expected to communicate with diverse audiences through various media. The position is available to start as soon as filled. The Postdoctoral researcher will report to Dr. Fuhar Dixit. The compensation package includes a competitive salary, health benefits, career mentoring, and required travel.

Requirements

• A PhD with emphasis on environmental and analytical chemistry, or in a related field, completed within the last 4 years and before starting of appointment.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the U.S.
• Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings Fellow
• Strong written and oral communication, management, and team leadership.
• Ability to work with internal and external collaborators to contribute and facilitate progress in research projects.
• Ability to manage and mentor graduate students in research

Nice To Haves

• Lead authorship of papers in peer-reviewed journals.
• Strong capabilities in analytical chemistry and mass spectrometry.
• Motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently and to participate creatively in collaborative teams.
• Strong background in preparing/delivering impromptu project presentations.
• Ability to function well in a fast-paced research environment, set priorities to accomplish multiple tasks within deadlines, and adapt to ever changing needs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct analysis and fate and transport studies on environmental contaminants.
• Perform contracted research.
• Assist in supervision of graduate research assistants on research projects.
• Assist in development of research proposals.
• Assist in writing research reports and periodical project reports.
• Assist, occasionally, in course sessions.
• Assist in analytical method development for new compounds.
• Assist in field sampling from impacted sites.
• Develop and publish manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals.
• Assist in communication with sponsors.

Benefits

• health benefits
• career mentoring
• required travel

What This Job Offers

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