Postdoctoral Research Associate - EPA Water Quality - College of Engineering - Civil and Environmental Engineering

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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 brand new 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 department of Civil & Environmental Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University is seeking a postdoctoral research position in freshwater resources and environmental geochemistry. The candidate will work under the supervision of Dr. Sarah Fakhreddine on an EPA-funded project. The project focuses on assessing the potential for managed aquifer recharge (MAR) across the United States and evaluating water quality impacts associated with various types of MAR. Preference will be given to candidates with previous research experience (lab, field, and/or modeling) and strong background in geochemistry, environmental chemistry, hydrology, or hydrogeology. Experience with geochemical speciation (e.g., PHREEQC, MINTEQ) and reactive transport models is preferred.

Core Responsibilities:

• Participate/assist in manuscript writing for publication in scientific journals and/or presentations. May also assist in grant writing.
• Collect and analyze data, including periodical/literature search and using specialized skills in related field to analyze the collected data.
• Conduct research experiments within the predetermined research scope and methodology of department and university.
• Other duties as assigned.

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 Problem-Solving and Reasoning, Organization, Planning, Analytical, Oral and Written Communication Skills
• A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered.

Requirements:

To complete your application, please submit a resume along with a cover letter detailing your qualifications and interest in the position. Additionally, please provide a list of three professional references.

Additional Information:

• Sponsorship: Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work for CMU in the United States. CMU will not sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity. Carnegie Mellon is not a qualifying employer for the STEM OPT benefit: only the 12-month OPT may be used to work at Carnegie Mellon
• Fixed Term: This is a fixed term position with an estimated duration of 12 months, with the possibility to extend.

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