Postdoctoral Research Fellow
- Employer
- Smith College
- Location
- Massachusetts, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Aug 23, 2021
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Science, Technology & Mathematics, Engineering, Other Science & Technology
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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Engineering Job Description
Job Summary
Work on a collaborative USGS funded project examining the fate of silver nanoparticles in filter feeding zooplankton. The postdoctoral researcher will have the opportunity to work with researchers at USGS in Menlo Park, CA, the Center for Nanoscience and Risk at University of South Carolina, and the Picker Engineering Program at Smith College in Northampton, MA.
The fellow is also expected to t ake appropriate actions to support a diverse workforce and participate in the College's efforts to create a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming work environment.
Essential Functions
Conduct kinetic uptake experiments with complex matrices containing nanoparticles
Mentor undergraduate researchers
Prepare and disseminate results through publications, presentations, and conference attendance
Assist with grant management
Assist with potential preparation of additional grant proposals
Other Functions
All employees are expected to participate in the College's efforts to create a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming work environment.
Minimum Qualifications (knowledge, skills, education, experience, certifications, licenses)
PhD in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Chemistry or a related
field
Experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with metal-based nanoparticles, metals in aquatic systems and/or nanoplastics. Experience with ICP-MS and other analytical instrumentation.
Skills
Excellent written and oral communication. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively. Mentoring experience. Desire to be a member of an interdisciplinary team and conduct research at a US scientific government agency and women’s liberal arts college.
Additional Information
For the care and safety of our community, Smith College requires that all employees be vaccinated as a condition of employment and as such, the incumbent will be required to be immunized against COVID-19 on or before their first day of employment. Proof of vaccination status will be required. Individuals may seek medical or religious exemption with HR, but must do so prior to their arrival.
Please attach BOTH a current resume and a cover letter in order for your application to be considered for this position . You may combine your resume and cover letter into a single file or attach multiple files to your application, but BE SURE you have provided all attachments BEFORE SUBMITTING your application. You will NOT be able to attach additional files after you have hit the Submit button.
Review of applications will begin
September 2, 2021
Compensation Grade:
Grade X Exempt
Position Type:
Fixed Term
About Smith College
Located in Northampton, MA, Smith College is one of the largest women’s colleges in the country and is dedicated to excellence in teaching and research across the liberal arts. A faculty of outstanding scholars interact with students in small classes, as advisors, and through student-faculty research projects. The College is a member of the Five College Consortium with Amherst, Hampshire and Mt. Holyoke Colleges, and the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Students cross-enroll and faculty cross-teach across the Five Colleges.
Smith College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression or veteran status in the recruitment and employment of faculty and staff, and the operation of any of its programs and activities, as specified by all applicable laws and regulations. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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