Research Associate

Primary Purpose of Position

This is a non-tenure-track, year-to-year appointment, renewable annually subject to satisfactory performance, availability of resources, and the needs. The research associate will function with substantial independence to support research activities in the areas of emerging pollutants (for example, PFAS) in agroecosystems, water quality, and ecological engineering in the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Design at the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences at the North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. The research activities include all the activities in the research continuum including but not limited to design, development, execution, sample analysis, data analysis, publication, and extension/outreach. The successful candidate will enjoy a dynamic and collaborative work environment with our interdisciplinary research team, and mentoring graduate and undergraduate students in research.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is ranked #1 among Public Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences (CAES) at NC A&T is the largest college of Agriculture among HBCUs and top producer of African American graduates with degrees in Agriculture, in Biological Engineering, and in Landscape Architecture. CAES has a rich history of innovation and application of cutting-edge technology across its four academic departments: Department of Agribusiness, Applied Economics and Agriscience Education; Department of Animal Sciences; Department of Family and Consumer Sciences; and Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Design.

Minimum Requirements

MS in Biosystems/Biological Engineering or Civil/Environmental Engineering or Environmental Science or related field. Preference will be given to the candidate who has earned PhD in Biosystems/Biological Engineering or Civil/Environmental Engineering or Environmental Science.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

Preference will be given to the candidate who has: earned PhD in Biosystems/Biological Engineering or Civil/Environmental Engineering or Environmental Science; experience using analytical instruments such as LCMS/MS, ICPMS; has documented scholarly productivity and publication record; has experience with design and development of field and laboratory-based research projects in relevant areas; prior experience with analysis of emerging pollutants, e.g., PFAS.