Postdoctoral Associate - Water Institute

Rice University • Houston, TX

5h

About The Position

The vision of the Rice WaTER Institute is to create accessible clean water technologies that enhance human capacity and prosperity. The Postdoctoral Fellow will be recognized as a fellow of Rice University Academy of Fellows, which requires an outstanding record of scholarship and exceptional potential for future intellectual achievement. A commitment to interdisciplinary water technology research is also required. Applicants for the 2026 competition should have completed all requirements for the doctorate before August 31, 2026, and submit a research proposal along with their CV.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or equivalent degree
• No experience required
• Proficiency in the areas of specialization listed above, encompassing possession, comprehension, and application of comprehensive knowledge.
• Excellent communication skills to articulate their research findings both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently and professionally with minimal supervision and direction.
• Ability to collaborate in an interdisciplinary environment.
• Strong mentoring capabilities to foster the growth and development of peers and junior researchers within the academic community.

Responsibilities

• Performs experiments, analyzes data, and/or develops models.
• Publishes and presents research findings.
• Supports project management and collaboration across institutions or disciplines.
• Mentors, oversees, and/or trains junior research team members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees