• Post Doctoral Research Associate

    New Jersey Institute of Technology (Newark, NJ)


    Title:

    Post Doctoral Research Associate

    Department:

    Civil & Environmental Engineering

    Reports To:

    Associate Professor

    Position Type:

    Staff

    Position Summary:

    The Emerging Contaminants Research Lab (ECRL) at NJIT seeks a highly motivated Post-doctoral Researcher to perform research in the treatment of poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and other emerging contaminants. The qualified candidates should have previous research experience in physical and chemical treatment processes. The successful candidate will design and implement bench and/or pilot scale experiments to evaluate treatment techniques for removal of emerging contaminants.

    Essential Functions:

    -Literature review and analysis of existing and emerging technologies for addressing targeted CECs.

     

    -Design and implementation of bench and/or pilot scale experiments.

     

    -Sample collection, preparation, and analysis.

     

    -Prepare manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed scientific journals and/or presentation to report on the outcomes of the research.

    Additional Functions:

    -Assist in supervising graduate and/or undergraduate students.

     

    -Assist in setting up and maintaining a research laboratory.

    Prerequisite Qualifications:

    -Ph.D. or foreign equivalent in Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, or a closely related field.

     

    -Strong communication skills and ability to work both independently and in a collaborative environment are required.

     

    -A record of high-quality peer-reviewed publications and competent writing skills are considered important.

     

    -At the university's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be exempted where the candidate can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the university, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    -Research experience in the treatment of emerging contaminants such as PFAS and 1,4-dioxane.

     

    -Experience in the development and testing of bench-scale and/or pilot-scale water/wastewater treatment systems.

     

    -Experience working and troubleshooting analytical instruments like HPLC, LC-MS, GC-MS, TOC , FTIR etc.

    Bargaining Unit:

    AFT-UCAN

    Salary Information:

    In compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Law, the negotiated starting annual salary for this position is $62,232.00 (USD). NJIT considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses or other items.

     

    To learn more about the comprehensive benefits NJIT offers for this position, please visit our benefits page: https://hr.njit.edu/health-benefits.

    FLSA:

    Exempt

     

    Full-Time