Postdoctoral Researcher: Civil & Environmental Engineering

Postdoctoral Researcher: Civil & Environmental Engineering

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Postdoctoral Researcher: Civil & Environmental Engineering at its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

Essential functions (job duties):

The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting research in environmental engineering; more specifically in the areas of microplastic pollution, water quality and water treatment. The postdoctoral researcher will investigate the fate and transport of microplastics throughout water treatment processes with four

specific tasks:

Detail the occurrence (microplastic quantity and type) and partitioning (between water and sludge) of microplastics for each water treatment process by on-site sampling in one water treatment plant. Uncover the mechanisms controlling the removal of microplastics in each water treatment process by using the on-site measurements and possibly numerical models. Synthesize approaches to optimize the removal efficiency of microplastics in the plant with data and consultation with the plant staff. Analyze and summarize research data and results and generate research reports and journal manuscripts. Assist in project management, laboratory management, and student mentoring.

Qualifications:

Doctoral degree in environmental engineering, chemical engineering, or related engineering areas. Experience in field water sampling, quantification and identification of microplastics, water quality analysis, water treatment, experimental design and implementation, data analysis, etc. Skilled in analytical instruments such as microscopy, Raman spectroscopy, FTIR, scanning electron microscopy. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including experience in project management, student mentoring, and preparation of documents, reports and publications.

School/College/Division:

H05 - College of Engineering

Primary department:

H0504 - Civil Engineering

Employment type:

• Regular Employee
• Job type: Full Time
• Job category: Research

Funding/salary information:

• Compensation type: Annual Salary
• Salary minimum: $60,000
• Salary hire maximum: $70,000

Job openings:

• Number of openings: 1

Background check requirements:

University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.