Postdoctoral Research Associate, Chemical & Environmental Engineering Posting Number req21342
Department Chemical & Environmental Engr
Department Website Link https://chee.engineering.arizona.edu/
Location Main Campus
Address 1133 E. James E. Rogers Way, Tucson, AZ 85721 USA
Position Highlights The Water Resiliency Program at the University of Arizona, Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering (ChEE) is seeking candidates for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position. The successful applicant will perform research on the water-energy nexus for solar enabled inland desalination under the direction of Associate Professor Kerri Hickenbottom.
The successful applicant should have a background in membrane processes for water and wastewater treatment and a comprehensive, system-level understanding of the interplay between water and energy systems. Specifically, candidates must have a background in experimental approaches for advanced membrane-based water treatment systems, modeling and optimization of desalination and/or energy systems, and techno-economic and environmental life-cycle assessment of advanced water treatment systems.
The Water Resiliency Program is part of the Water Reuse Consortium between the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), the University of Southern California, the University of Arizona, and the University of Nevada, Reno.
Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!
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Duties & Responsibilities - Perform modeling work on solar enabled desalination.
- Integrate established databases into the model using Python.
- Participate in Water Reuse Consortium meetings.
- Oversee components of management of the laboratory.
- Foster collaborations within the Department, with other units across the University, and with team members at other institutes.
- Present research at national and international conferences.
- Prepare manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
- Participate in grant writing, including generating preliminary data, submitting grant applications, and preparing progress reports.
- Additional duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities- Strong analysis skills, research, and technical writing skills.
- Knowledge of laboratory management.
- Ability to communicate professionally in a clear, concise manner orally and in writing.
- Exceptional organizational and teamwork skills.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize efficiently.
Minimum Qualifications - PhD in Environmental Engineering.
- Selected applicant must have PhD conferred upon hire.
Preferred Qualifications - Prior experience using Python.
- Previous history of published research in peer-reviewed journals.
FLSA Exempt
Full Time/Part Time Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week 40
Job FTE 1.00
Work Calendar Fiscal
Job Category Research
Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay NIH salary guidelines, Depends on experience.
Compensation Type salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies 1
Target Hire Date 1/27/2025
Expected End Date Contact Information for Candidates Kerri Hickenbottom
klh15@arizona.edu
Open Date 12/6/2024
Open Until Filled Yes
Documents Needed to Apply Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter
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