Postdoctoral Scholar- Drinking Water Disinfection Byproducts
Full Time
Job Title
Postdoctoral Scholar- Drinking Water Disinfection Byproducts
Requisition Number
DU12834
Department Name
40543:Water Resources Institute
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Salary Range
$50,000-$60,000 annual
Type of Position
Student
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
Earned doctorate degree in environmental science, ecology, civil or environmental engineering, earth/planetary sciences, toxicology, environmental health science, chemistry or a related discipline.
Required Related Experience
Knowledge of water quality issues, drinking water quality, aquatic chemistry and water resources issues is required.
Required License/Registration/Certification
N/A
Physical Requirements
Sitting for long periods of time, repetitive motion related to computer work, physical activity related to lab and fieldwork; including regular standing, walking, or sitting; using hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds.
Shift
Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm, weekends or evenings may be required by project work.
Job Summary
Position Information:
The initial appointment will be for one year and may be renewable depending on performance. Compensation will include competitive salary and benefits. More information on benefits can be found here: https://postdoc.uky.edu/current-postdocs/benefits.
Responsibilities:
This position is for a postdoctoral scholar to support an NIH-funded community-engaged research project on drinking water disinfection byproducts in the Kentucky Water Research Institute. Disinfection byproducts, which are toxic chemicals formed during chlorination of drinking water, are among the most ubiquitous contaminants of drinking water in the United States and Globally. They are the primary source of Safe Drinking Water Act Maximum Contaminant Level Violations in the US. The successful applicant will conduct research using both traditional and community-based participatory methods on the factors governing formation of and exposure to disinfection byproducts in rural drinking water systems as part of an NIEHS-funded research to action project. The applicant will also be enriched by participating in collaborations as part of UKs NIEHS-funded Environmental Health Sciences Core Center, UK-CARES, as well as the University of Kentucky Water Research Institute.
Required Documents for Application Submission:
Curriculum Vitae – A CV providing a comprehensive statement of your educational background, teaching, and research experience must be attached before submitting your application. A .pdf file should be uploaded.
Writing Sample – Provide a copy of your most relevant publication under “Writing Sample” on the application document screen. Upload your chosen sample as a .pdf document.
References - Obtain two professional references to include with your application. The references should be combined into one file and uploaded as a .pdf file under “Specific Request 1” on the application document screen.
Location: The University of Kentucky is situated in Lexington Kentucky, a vibrant and progressive, family-friendly city with a bustling entertainment scene conveniently situated in the inner bluegrass region of Kentucky just 80 miles from Louisville and Cincinnati and a short drive to the world-renowned Red River Gorge and Daniel Boone National Forest. Lexington airport is well connected with daily flights to several major hubs (Atlanta, Chicago, Detroit, Dallas, Houston, Washington, New York, Philadelphia) making travel to any national or international destination simple.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
The candidate should also have excellent written and oral communication skills, statistical analysis skills (including spatial analysis skills), and be willing to engage with stakeholders.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
N/A
Deadline to Apply
12/31/2024
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