Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Research Associate - Civil and Environmental Engineering at its Detroit campus location.
Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.
Essential functions (job duties):
The Wayne State University (WSU) Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) invites applications for a full time Research Associate position.
The successful candidate will work closely with WSU faculty and Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) professionals to conduct research and training in the field of drinking water treatment and water quality in Detroit’s Water Works Park Water Treatment Pilot Plant, with the following specific responsibilities:
Pilot plant validation: develop and test validation methods that allows standard scaling relations between bench-scale, pilot and full-scale process water treatment parameters which will detail the scalability and limitations of each type of testing.
Pilot plant operation: oversee and ensure continued operation of the pilot plant and test alternative treatment strategies and effects of changing treatment.
Training: develop training modules for using pilot scale studies to evaluate water treatment processes.
Analyze and summarize test data and results, and draft protocols, research reports, journal manuscripts, and other written documents.
Assist in project management, training coordination, and student mentoring.
Qualifications:
Doctoral degree in environmental engineering, chemical engineering, or related engineering areas; Master degree for candidates with excellent experiences in related areas.
Experience in drinking water treatment processes, water quality analysis, experimental design and implementation, data analysis, etc.
Experienced in chemical and biological analyses such as using microscopy, flow cytometry, LC-GC/MS, SEM, Raman, FTIR, or other analytical instruments for water quality testing.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including experience in project management, student mentoring, and preparation of documents, reports and publications.
Other Requirement: ability to obtain a valid Driver's License in the state of Michigan.
A letter of application addressing the qualifications stated above, and
A resume or vita, and
The names, address, telephone numbers and e-mail address of three current professional references.
School/College/Division:
H05 - College of Engineering
Primary department:
H0504 - Civil Engineering
Employment type:
- Regular Employee
- Job type: Full Time
- Job category: Research
Funding/salary information:
- Compensation type: Annual Salary
- Salary hire maximum: $65,000
Job openings:
Background check requirements:
University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.
Equal employment opportunity statement:
Wayne State University provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. The university encourages applications from women, people of color and other underrepresented people. Wayne State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
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