university of texas at austin staffPort Aransas, TX
Postdoctoral Fellow
$60,782
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Postdoctoral Fellow
university of texas at austin staffPort Aransas, TX
yesterday
$60,782
Physical Scientists, All OtherEnvironmental Scientists and Specialists, Including HealthAtmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)Colleges, Universities, and Professional SchoolsOther Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
Apply for this role →Postdoctoral Fellow Position is one year appointment with possibility of extension based on funding and performance. The position is primarily located in Port Aransas, Texas, but travels to Austin several times a year may be needed. The postdoctoral fellow will mainly work on projects related to quantifying micro- and nanoplastics in environmental and biological samples and understanding the environmental processes that degrade plastics photochemically or biologically. The Fellow will also have opportunities to work on projects related to natural organic matter in the environment, depending on their research interests. Liu Lab houses a suite of advanced analytical instrumentation, including GC/MS, LC/MS, Py-GC/MS, and O-PTIR and SEM, etc.
Responsibilities:
Conduct research on plastic weathering Develop analytical protocols for plastic analysis Mentor other lab members, including graduate and undergraduate students Prepare data for publication Present research results to national and international conferences
Required qualifications:
Incumbent must have received their PhD or completed all qualifications and degree requirements within three years prior to the effective date of their initial assignment.
Preferred qualifications:
Broad expertise in environmental chemistry in aquatic environments. Highly desirable qualifications include experience in plastic aging in the environment, and experience in using advanced analytical tools, such as gas/liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry, and analytical pyrolysis etc. Salary Range$60,782+ commensurate with experience
Working conditions:
Work is primarily lab- and office-based. May include field work May include travel between collaborating labs Required Materials: CVLetter of application that addresses your interest in and qualifications for the position and includes names and contact information for three references.
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Level
Mid
Salary
$60,782
Location
Port Aransas, TX
Occupation
Physical Scientists, All Other
Industry
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
Posted
yesterday