Postdoctoral Associate in Environmental Remediation Science & Technology

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Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.

Job Information

Postdoctoral Associate in Environmental Remediation Science & Technology

Job Summary
Post-Doctoral Associate will assist researchers in research projects focused on the remediation of sites contaminated with heavy metals, radionuclides and other contaminants of concern (PFAS, TCE) and other work-related assignments as needed.

Duties

• Perform research directed in the areas of environmental remediation and waste management of radionuclides.
• Safely handle chemicals and operate analytical equipment to produce quality results as directed.
• Generate technical reports including monthly, quarterly and year end reports pertaining to the designated subtasks.
• Work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Analyze and summarize data, present at conferences and publish in peer-reviewed journals (IF greater than 3.0).
• Train and mentor undergraduate and graduate students in the laboratory.
• Participate in the development of proposals for additional funding in relevant research areas.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or directed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Environmental Engineering, chemistry, Material Science, or a related discipline, along with records of publications in highly respected national and international journals.

Departmental Preferences

• Experience in researching fate and transport of contaminants in the subsurface, environmental remediation technologies, and/or process design for hazardous or radioactive waste disposal.
• Experience working in an analytical chemistry laboratory and handling low levels of radioactivity.
• A willingness to work in a multidisciplinary, team-oriented environment.

Job Category

Faculty

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Criminal Background Check

How To Apply

Current Employee:
As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".
To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.
Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

Prospective Employee:
If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".
To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.
Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.

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