Postdoctoral Research Associate
About The Position
Job Responsibilities: Participate in both independent and collaborative team research related to soil and wastewater response to a surfactant-like chemical Design and set up experiments Collect and analyze soil, water, mineral, and wastewater samples Use analytical equipment or work with data from analytical equipment (e.g., ICP-OES or ICP-MS, XRD, FTIR, EA, EA-IRMS, etc) Evaluate data and summarize results for preparation in peer reviewed publications including use of simple to complex statistical analysis Compose and write scientific publications, progress and annual/final reports for grants Supervise undergraduate and/or graduate students and other lab personnel in research Other related duties as required
Requirements
- PhD degree in soil science, chemistry, environmental chemistry, environmental engineering, biological and agricultural engineering or closely related field
- Strong ability to formulate hypothesis, design experiments, handle scientific data, perform statistical analysis, and write scientific reports
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others
- Proven organizational skills
- Ability to effectively communicate with faculty, students, and staff
Nice To Haves
- Strong background and research experience in soil chemistry and soil analysis
- Evidence of publications in peer-reviewed journals
- Experience in the measurement of elements, minerals, and understanding sorption reactions and scale formation
- Ability to lift or move heavy loads up to 50 pounds
- Ability to drive and travel independently or in groups
Responsibilities
- Participate in both independent and collaborative team research related to soil and wastewater response to a surfactant-like chemical
- Design and set up experiments
- Collect and analyze soil, water, mineral, and wastewater samples
- Use analytical equipment or work with data from analytical equipment (e.g., ICP-OES or ICP-MS, XRD, FTIR, EA, EA-IRMS, etc)
- Evaluate data and summarize results for preparation in peer reviewed publications including use of simple to complex statistical analysis
- Compose and write scientific publications, progress and annual/final reports for grants
- Supervise undergraduate and/or graduate students and other lab personnel in research
- Other related duties as required
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Industry
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
