Innovative onsite wastewater treatment and water reuse

Job Type

Post-Doc

Job Rank

Post Doctoral Researcher

Job Institution

University of South Florida (Tampa, FL)

Job Description

The Membrane Biotechnology Lab (Civil & Environmental Engineering) at the University of South Florida (Tampa, FL) is seeking two highly-motivated postdocs to work on a multi-institution project on innovative onsite wastewater solutions for island communities.

Description:

The postdocs will participate in the research, development, certification, pilot demonstration, and commercialization of innovative onsite wastewater treatment and recycling systems. Responsibilities may include:

• conducting laboratory experiments to develop new processes for small systems (e.g., BNR, M , MB , membrane separation, sorption, ion exchange, advanced oxidation);
• designing, fabricating, and operating field pilot systems;
• performing computer modeling of treatment processes;
• incorporating AI/ML to improve system monitoring, operation and reliability;
• contributing to product development and commercialization;
• leading public outreach efforts and developing innovative education content;
• writing reports/journal papers and presenting at conferences;
• managing the laboratory; and
• mentoring undergraduate and graduate students.

Qualifications:

The candidate should:

• have obtained a Ph.D. degree in environmental engineering or a closely-related field;
• demonstrate the ability to design, fabricate, operate, sample and analyze data from bench and/or pilot-scale reactors;
• be able to troubleshoot analytical instrumentation and develop new methods;
• have the ability to serve as a mentor for undergraduate and graduate students in and out of the lab;
• have strong writing skills, as evidenced by a sound publication record;
• be able to work collaboratively as part of a large team in a complex project;
• be able to work independently and adhere to tight deadlines; and
• be willing to assist the PI with proposal/report writing, publishing, teaching, as well as administrative and project management duties.

The candidate will report to Dr. Daniel Yeh (dhyeh ) of the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering. Potential candidates please email CV, references, and writing samples.