Michigan State University
Location
East Lansing, MI | United States
Job description
A full-time Postdoctoral Research Associate position in environmental engineering is available in Dr. Volodymyr Tarabara’s group in the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department at Michigan State University. Research in Dr. Tarabara’s group is at the junction of colloid and interface science and separation science. Most recent projects in our group have been on membrane-based separations and on the adhesion and removal of viruses. Practical needs and engineering applications that motivate this research include water treatment and reuse, industrial pollution control and biosafety monitoring.
The postdoctoral research associate will work on a project focused on understanding the role of membrane ageing on the adhesion of foulants to membrane surfaces. The research will involve performing membrane ageing and characterization tests, assessing foulant-membrane adhesion for key foulant types and membrane materials using QCM-D measurements, and applying XDLVO modeling to quantify interaction energies. More information on Dr. Tarabara’s research group is available on his website:
Dr. Tarabara will work closely with the successful candidate to develop the project and help the trainee achieve their career goals. The appointment will be initially for six months with a possibility of extension.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Doctorate -Environmental Engineering or equivalent
Applicants are required to submit:
For full consideration, applications should be received before Dec 18, 2023. Applications will be reviewed on a continuing basis thereafter until position is filled.
12/18/2023
Civil and Environmental engineering is organized to create a welcoming/inclusive campus community for students by collaborating with faculty, staff and students to develop programs and resources that will support curricular and co-curricular success and to prepare students to succeed academically and professionally.
The CEE Department is centered around civil engineering and environmental engineering degree programs. Some specialized disciplines include structures, pavements, geotechnical, environmental, transportation, water resources, and energy/sustainability.
MSU enjoys a park-like campus with some outlying research facilities and natural areas. The campus is adjacent to the city of East Lansing, adjacent to the capital city of Lansing. The Lansing metropolitan area has a diverse population of approximately 541,000. Local communities have excellent school systems and place a high value on education.
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