Postdoctoral Associate - Water Institute
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
