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Posted: 09-May-24
Location: East Lansing, Michigan
Salary: Open
Categories:
Academic/Faculty
Engineering
Internal Number: 946825
Position Summary
A full-time Postdoctoral Research Associate position is available in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Michigan State University under the supervision of Dr. Irene Xagoraraki. The Postdoctoral Research Associate will work on a project focused on wastewater surveillance for identification of endemic and emerging diseases. This is a highly collaborative project with City of Detroit, the local health departments, the Great Lakes Water Authority, and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. This position will involve molecular microbiology related laboratory work and data analysis work. The position will require strong communication and leadership skills and the ability to collaborate with scientists, engineers, and public health professionals on a fast-paced project. We are looking to fill the position ASAP. The duration is 1 year with the option of renewal for a second year based on performance
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
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.
Required Degree
Doctorate
Minimum Requirements
- PhD degree in Environmental Engineering,
- Significant experience (including published papers) related to wastewater-based epidemiology projects in urban areas in the US.
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work well in a team setting and be highly self-motivated.
Desired Qualifications
- Strong laboratory skills and data analysis skills.
- Significant experience (including published papers) related to wastewater-based epidemiology projects in urban areas in the US.
Required Application Materials
- One-page research statement
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Review of Applications Begins On
05/17/2024
Website
https://www.egr.msu.edu/cee/
Department Statement
MSU enjoys a park-like campus with outlying research facilities and natural areas. The campus is adjacent to the city of East Lansing and the capital city of Lansing. The Lansing metropolitan area has a diverse population of approximately 470,000. Local communities have excellent school systems and place a high value on education. The MSU Civil and Environmental Engineering is committed to amplifying perspectives and stories by underrepresented and oppressed communities through engineering foundations and creating an inclusive environment for meaningful dialogue about ideas leading to solutions. Information about WorkLife at MSU can be found at https://worklife.msu.edu/.
MSU Statement
Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.
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