Postdoctoral Researcher (Environmental Sustainability)

Prairie View A&M University

Postdoctoral Researcher (Environmental Sustainability)

Job Title
Postdoctoral Researcher (Environmental Sustainability)

Agency
Prairie View A&M University

Department
Center For Energy And Environmental Sustainability

Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate

Job Location
Prairie View, Texas

Job Type
Staff

Job Description

The Environmental Sustainability research comprises three main areas: shale gas & oil-produced water treatment, prediction of air quality trends in the context of climate change, and life cycle assessment (LCA) of various energy portfolios and scenarios. The Center also has several other ongoing research projects in the broader environmental sustainability area. The candidate must have the necessary background and be responsible for all the tasks related to the above research and other funded projects in the Center.

This position is funded by a grant or restricted funds. Continued employment is contingent on the renewal of grant or restricted funding.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct high-quality research on the treatment of different wastewaters, including but not limited to poultry processing wastewater, produced water from shale oil and gas extraction, treatment of waters containing micro and nano plastics and PFAs, among others, using different membranes and other separation technologies. These include forward and reverse osmosis, ultra and microfiltration, air gap membrane distillation, and ceramic membrane bioreactors, to mention a few.
• Increase center's research productivity by developing and submitting new proposals for funding and publishing high quality journal articles, and grant reports.
• Supervise and mentor graduate and undergraduate students with research projects and encourage them to present and publish.
• Selects and applies standard techniques of routine research, well organized, capable of multi-tasking, and has excellent documentation skills.
• Perform other duties to assist the center director and the research team.

Required Education and Experience

• Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Civil (with Environmental focus) Engineering, or other related engineering or science fields.
• No prior experience needed.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of laboratory maintenance and equipment. Knowledge of computers and computer software related to the position.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• One to two years of high-quality research experience with membrane processes, working with laboratory analytical equipment (GC, HPLC, etc.).
• Experience with either writing or assisting with grant proposals.
• High-quality record of publications.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams of faculty, staff, and graduate and undergraduate students.

Job Posting Close Date:

• Until Filled

Required Attachments:

Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either “Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter” on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the “Resume/CV” or Resume/Cover Letter” attachment box. Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae

• Cover Letter

Application Submission Guidelines:

All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU Career site.

The required documents listed in the above "Required Attachments" section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1730 or jobs@pvamu.edu should you need assistance with the online application process.

Background Check Requirements:

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.


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About Us
For more than 140 years, Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) has been igniting passion in its students. With an established reputation for producing engineers, nurses and educators, PVAMU offers baccalaureate degrees, master’s degrees and doctoral degree programs through nine colleges and schools. The University has an enrollment of more than 8,500 students. Designated an institution of “the first class” in the Texas Constitution, PVAMU is the second-oldest public institution of higher education in the state and a member of The Texas A&M University System. The University is dedicated to fulfilling its land-grant mission of achieving excellence in teaching, research and service.

PVAMU is conveniently located near the rapidly growing residential and commercial area known as the Northwest Houston Corridor. The developing Northwest Houston Corridor offers newly developed suburban communities, a variety of shopping and dining near the Houston Premium Outlets and is a short, 35-minute commute into downtown Houston. For more information, visit www.pvamu.edu. Your career opportunities with a “University of the first class” begins here!

Prairie View A&M University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

If you need assistance in applying for this job, please contact (936) 261-1730.








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