"Post-Doc Research Associate"

Position Summary/Description:

The Water Institute is recruiting one post-doctoral researcher interested in leading research and projects related to drinking water quality and safety in the rural United States.

This work may include:

• Design, implementation, and evaluation of field and/or laboratory research.
• Remote and in-person support, training, and/or supervision of field teams on projects.
• Development of training materials related to analysis of water, wastewater, and human biological specimens.
• Data management, quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) and analysis, including data from field research, laboratory experiments as well as secondary datasets.
• Preparation of reports and peer-reviewed manuscripts.
• Development and teaching of short courses/trainings related to environmental health microbiology.
• Engagement with national and international organizations and other partners to support the development of normative guidelines for improving drinking water quality.

Collaboration with researchers, students, staff, and faculty at the Water Institute, in the Department of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, and in other departments and centers at UNC and beyond.Education and Experience:

• -Sampling
• -Analysis of microbes via PCR, dPCR, qPCR, culture, and/or metagenomics
• -Data analysis including bioinformatics
• -Modelling
• -Academic writing and communication of results to peers
• -Candidate should have education and/or experience corresponding to mathematics through differential equations, a microbiology background including environmental microbiology, and experience with quantitative analysis of environmental and/or human health data.
• The successful candidate will have excellent oral and written communication skills and a record of publishing in leading peer-reviewed journals. Strong proficiency in laboratory techniques and outstanding communication skills are essential for this position.