Postdoctoral Research Associate - PFAS - College of Engineering - Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Carnegie Mellon University is a private, global research university that stands among the world’s most renowned education institutions. With ground-breaking brain science, path-breaking performances, creative start-ups, big data, big ambitions, hands-on learning, and a whole lot of robots, CMU doesn’t imagine the future, we invent it. If you’re passionate about joining a community that challenges the curious to deliver work that matters, your journey starts here!

The Civil and Environmental Engineering Department at Carnegie Mellon offers a unique interdisciplinary program that enables you to develop imaginative solutions to real-world engineering problems. With access to cutting-edge research and technology, high achieving, energetic - yet approachable - faculty, and an innovative and flexible curriculum, we consistently rank among the top engineering programs by US News and World Report.

The Civil and Environmental Engineering Department of Carnegie Mellon University is seeking a postdoctoral researcher specializing in materials design, PFAS oxidation and reduction chemistry. Candidates must have demonstrated experience conducting laboratory experiments assessing PFAS oxidation and reduction technology performance. These experiences can range from fundamental chemistry experiments to pilot scale technology demonstrations. The candidate will interact with an interdisciplinary research team of faculty, post-docs, graduate and undergraduate students. The successful candidate will be expected to work independently to design and conduct laboratory bench-scale experiments. The position is for a minimum of one year, renewable depending on performance.

Responsibilities:

• Publish research in high quality journals
• Prepare quarterly research reports
• Assist in proposal writing
• Present findings at national and international professional
  conferences.
• Work in interdisciplinary teams, meet deadlines, and mentor graduate and undergraduate students

Adaptability, excellence, and passion are vital qualities within Carnegie Mellon University. We are in search of a team member who can effectively interact with a varied population of internal and external partners at a high level of integrity. We are looking for someone who shares our values and who will support the mission of the university through their work.

Qualifications:

• Doctorate Degree Required
• Strong experimental skills
• Have strong communication, effective English language oral and written communication skills
• Experience with LC-MS/MS (QqQ) and/or Q-TOF analysis to quantify/characterize PFAS degradation products, and the ability to collect and analyze data on solid materials characterization (XRD, XPS, BET, SEM/TEM).
• A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered.

Applications must include:

1) A cover letter 

2) curriculum vitae / resume

3) A brief one page document outlining research interests 

Incomplete applications will not be reviewed and/or considered. 

Applications will continue to be accepted until the position has been filled.

Joining the CMU team opens the door to an array of exceptional benefits.

Benefits eligible employees enjoy a wide array of benefits including comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous retirement savings program with employer contributions. Unlock your potential with tuition benefits, take well-deserved breaks with ample paid time off and observed holidays, and rest easy with life and accidental death and disability insurance. 

Additional perks include a free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass, access to our Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs,