Environmental Engineering at UCI

Post-Doctoral Researcher- Environmental Sustainability

Position Overview:

Center for Energy & Environmental Sustainability (CEES), an NSF-funded and Texas A&M University System recognized center at Prairie View A&M University, is looking for a Post-Doctoral Researcher to support Environmental Sustainability research thrust research. The current research comprises of (1) shale gas & oil-produced water treatment; (2) prediction of air quality trends in the context of climate change; and (3) life cycle assessment (LCA) of various energy portfolios and scenarios. Additionally, the Center has grants that deal with poultry processing wastewater treatment and produced water treatment using membrane processes, air quality monitoring in poultry houses, and a couple of other grants. The selected candidate must have the necessary background and be able to contribute to multiple projects in the Center.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct high-quality research on wastewater treatment (poultry processing wastewater treatment funded by USDA, shale oil &gas produced water treatment funded by NSF-EiR, and others as needed) with membrane technologies, especially forward osmosis, membrane surface modification, and fabrication;

• Conduct Lifecycle Analysis/Assessment (LCA) for different energy scenarios and other processes using commercially available software and existing literature;

• Perform air quality studies in poultry houses;

• Develop proposals for funding, write journal articles and supervise and mentor graduate and undergraduate students with research projects;

• Perform other duties as needed to assist the center director and the research team.

Required Education, Experience, and Skills

• Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering with environmental focus, other related engineering or science fields.

• 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 (SEM, GC-MS, HPLC, TOC, etc.),

• Experience with either writing or assisting with grant proposals

• High-quality record of publications.

Please visit the center website for additional information and contact information (www.pvamu.edu/cees). Applications must be submitted on the university jobs website (Careers at Prairie View A&M University - HR (pvamu.edu)).