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

Carnegie Mellon University • Pittsburgh, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Carnegie Mellon University is a private, global research university that stands among the world’s most renowned education institutions. With ground-breaking brain science, path-breaking performances, creative start-ups, big data, big ambitions, hands-on learning, and a whole lot of robots, CMU doesn’t imagine the future, we invent it. If you’re passionate about joining a community that challenges the curious to deliver work that matters, your journey starts here!
The Civil and Environmental Engineering Department at Carnegie Mellon offers a unique interdisciplinary program that enables you to develop imaginative solutions to real-world engineering problems. With access to cutting-edge research and technology, high achieving, energetic - yet approachable - faculty, and an innovative and flexible curriculum, we consistently rank among the top engineering programs by US News and World Report.
The Civil and Environmental Engineering Department at Carnegie Mellon is seeking a postdoctoral researcher. Candidates must have 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. Experience with mercury geochemistry, and working knowledge of other characterization methods for metals (e.g. XRD, XPS, ICP-MS, spICP-TOF-MS) are desirable. 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.

Requirements

• PhD Required
• A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered.
• Successful background check
• Experience using synchrotron X-ray absorption spectroscopy for determining metal speciation in environmental samples (or similar matrices)
• Experience using synchrotron X-ray Fluorescence and XANES mapping (GeoPIXIE) to speciate metals in environmental and/or biological samples
• Demonstrated ability to publish research in high quality journals
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to write proposals
• Effective English language oral and written communication

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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical insurance
• Prescription insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Generous retirement savings program with employer contributions
• Tuition benefits
• Ample paid time off
• Observed holidays
• Life insurance
• Accidental death and disability insurance
• Free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass
• Access to Family Concierge Team
• Fitness center access

What This Job Offers

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