Environmental Research Scholar
About The Position
The Department of Civil, Environmental & Ocean Engineering at Stevens Institute of Technology seeks a highly motivated Research Scientist to support and advance research initiatives in environmental engineering and sustainable treatment technologies. The successful candidate will conduct laboratory-based research focused on water and wastewater treatment, biomaterials development, and membrane processes, while contributing to scholarly publications, sponsored research activities, and the mentorship of graduate students. This position offers the opportunity to work within a collaborative research environment dedicated to addressing complex environmental challenges through innovative engineering solutions.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Demonstrated experience in environmental engineering research and related disciplines is highly desirable.
- Strong knowledge of water and wastewater treatment processes, environmental systems, and laboratory research methodologies.
- Experience designing and conducting laboratory experiments and interpreting experimental results.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing technical reports, journal manuscripts, and conference presentations.
- Ability to supervise, mentor, and guide master's and doctoral students in a research setting.
- Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating with faculty, researchers, and students in a multidisciplinary environment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with membrane technologies, biomaterials production, and biological treatment systems is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Design and execution of coagulant testing for treating process water streams containing undesirable ionic species.
- Design and execution of experimental protocols for bench-scale biological treatment of wastewater high in sulphate.
- Conduct parametric studies to identify optimal biomass growth conditions and reactor parameters (e.g., nutrient requirements and operating conditions).
- Design and execution of experiments for the production of biomaterials and application of membrane processes such as nanofiltration.
- Experimental data analysis and project reporting.
- Journal article preparation and submission, and presentation of project findings at national and international conferences.
- Laboratory supervision and experimental research guidance of graduate students.
Benefits
- Refer to the Stevens Institute of Technology Benefits Guidebook for a full overview of our benefits offerings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
