Research Associate-Fixed Term

Position Summary

Michigan State University Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences seeks two postdoctoral research associates to conduct federal and state agency-funded projects to study analysis, sorption, transport, plant uptake, mitigation, and risk assessment of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in soil-water-plant systems. The research includes the studies on target and nontarget analysis of PFAS in biosolids, soil and plants, sorption and transport in soils, plant uptake of PFAS, mitigation, and the associated risk assessments. The studies could be conducted at laboratory, greenhouse, and field scales.

Research activities include, but not limited to, analytical method development, data collection from experiments and analysis, elucidation of fundamental mechanism, writing manuscripts and proposals, research and outreach presentations at local, regional, and national meetings. Postdoctoral research associates will also help supervise graduate and undergraduate students, manage laboratory operation, interaction with collaborators and stakeholder, and community engagement.

These positions are available immediately through the grants from our recent federal and state agency-funded projects. The postdoctoral associate position will be appointed for one year, and be possibly renewable depending on funding status. A Ph.D. in soil chemistry, environmental chemistry, analytical chemistry, environmental engineering, plant science, agronomy or a related discipline is required. Experience in PFAS target and nontarget analysis is preferred, but not required. The successful candidate should have the demonstrated ability to design experiments to test hypothesis, conduct independent research, and publish manuscript(s) in peer-reviewed journals.

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 -Soil chemistry, environmental chemistry, analytical chemistry, environmental engineering, plant science, agronomy or a related discipline

Minimum Requirements

A Ph.D. in soil chemistry, environmental chemistry, analytical chemistry, environmental engineering, plant science, agronomy or a related discipline

Desired Qualifications

Experience in PFAS target and nontarget analysis

Required Application Materials

CV/Resume

Cover Letter

Name and contact information for Three (3) Professional References 

Special Instructions

Contact Dr. Hui Li (LIHUI@MSU.EDU) for more information regarding the position 

Review of Applications Begins On

09/11/2024

Website

https://www.canr.msu.edu/psm/

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.