Postdoctoral Position in Civil Engineering

Illinois Institute of Technology

Requisition #: F00031P

Location: IIT-Mies Campus (MC), 10 West 35th St., Chicago, IL

Position Type: Full-Time

Term: Fall 2024 – February 2026 (with potential renewal)

Salary: Institution dependent

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Position Overview

The Great Lakes Water Innovation Engine (Great Lakes ReNEW) is seeking 9 postdoctoral research fellows to work on the selective separation of nutrients, critical minerals, and energy from wastewater, including the development of sensors and sensor networks and testbeds for validation.

Participating Institutions:

• Northwestern University
• University of Minnesota
• University of Chicago
• Marquette University
• Illinois Institute of Technology
• Argonne National Laboratory

Research Areas: Sensors, nutrient recovery, emerging contaminants (e.g., PFAS), selective separations, materials science.

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Qualifications

• Education: Ph.D. or equivalent required.
• Experience: Minimum of one first-author publication.
• Skills:
  • Strong interest and record in basic or translational research.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively on cross-institutional teams.
  • Project-specific skills may vary (see full posting).

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Application Materials

• Cover letter explaining interest, suitability, and career goals
• Indication of preferred project(s)
• Curriculum vitae (including publications)
• Names and contact information for 3 references

Apply Here: Application Form