Postdoctoral Research Associate - College of Engineering - Civil and Environmental Engineering

Carnegie Mellon University•Pittsburgh, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Carnegie Mellon University's Civil and Environmental Engineering Department is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to join their interdisciplinary program. This role involves developing imaginative solutions to real-world engineering problems with access to cutting-edge research and technology. The department consistently ranks among the top engineering programs. The successful candidate will contribute to research in environmental science, focusing on metal speciation in environmental and biological samples.

Requirements

PhD Required
Experience using synchrotron X-ray absorption spectroscopy for determining metal speciation in environmental samples (or similar matrices), and/or experience using synchrotron X-ray Fluorescence and XANES mapping (GeoPIXIE) to speciate metals in environmental and/or biological samples.
A demonstrated ability to publish research in high quality journals, meet deadlines, and write proposals is required.
Effective English language oral and written communication are required.
Successful background check

Nice To Haves

Experience with mercury geochemistry
Working knowledge of other characterization methods for metals (e.g. XRD, XPS, ICP-MS, spICP-TOF-MS)

Responsibilities

Collect and analyze data, including periodical/literature search and utilizing specialized skills in related field to analyze the collected data.
Conduct research experiments within the predetermined research scope and methodology of department and university.
Lab maintenance, including equipment maintenance and ordering of supplies may be required depending on area and specialty.
Participate/assist in manuscript writing for publication in scientific journals and/or presentations.
May also assist in grant writing.
Performs related duties as assigned.