Post Doctoral Research Fellow - Engineering

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Job Description

Postdoctoral Research Fellow Position in Engineering (environmental engineering and applied microbiology)
Competitive salary commensurate with relevant experience.

Prof. Catherine Hoar’s research group in the Department of Engineering at Boston College is seeking a postdoctoral scholar to support interdisciplinary projects in the areas of wastewater surveillance, sustainable wastewater treatment, and the removal of emerging contaminants from wastewater. As part of these projects, the postdoctoral fellow will design and conduct experiments applying culture-based microbiological methods as well as techniques in molecular biology and analytical chemistry.

This is a 1-year appointment with the possibility for renewal. Preferred start date: July 2024. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Applicants should submit (1) a cover letter that includes a description of research interests and experience related to the position, (2) a curriculum vitae, and (3) the contact information for three references. For further information or questions, please contact Catherine Hoar at [email protected].

For more information about the research group, please visit: https://catherinehoarlab.com/

Requirements

Applicants should have a PhD in environmental engineering, chemical engineering, environmental health microbiology, applied microbiology, or a related field. Applicants should also have experience with the above-mentioned laboratory techniques (including but not limited to, nucleic acid extraction and qPCR), excellent communication skills, and interest in mentoring undergraduate students. Expertise in genomics and bioinformatics is a plus. Depending on the interests of the successful candidate, the position may also include opportunities for teaching, community outreach, development of research projects, and collaboration with industry partners and/or researchers in public health.

Closing Statement

Boston College offers a broad and competitive range of benefits depending on your job classification eligibility:

• Tuition remission for Employees
• Tuition remission for Spouses and Children who meet eligibility requirements
• Generous Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Low-Cost Life Insurance
• Eligibility for both University-Funded 401k and Employer-Sponsored 403b Retirement Plans
• Paid Holidays Annually
• Generous Sick and Vacation Pay
• Additional benefits can be found on https://www.bc.edu/employeehandbook

Boston College conducts pre-employment background checks as part of the hiring process.

Boston College is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. In concert with our Jesuit, Catholic mission, Boston College is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications for women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and covered veterans. To learn more about how BC supports diversity and inclusion throughout the university please visit the Office for Institutional Diversity at https://www.bc.edu/diversity .

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