Assistant Research Scientist Environmental Chemistry

Job Description

Summary:

The mission of William & Mary’s Batten School of Coastal & Marine Sciences & Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) is to seek and broadly communicate knowledge in marine and coastal science to the Commonwealth of Virginia, the nation, and the world through research, education, and advisory service.

The Assistant Research Scientist, Environmental Chemistry will lead and conduct research on legacy and emerging environmental contaminants and microplastics. This includes investigating contaminant sources, environmental transport, fate, bioavailability and ecosystem and human health consequences.

The position will be responsible for the full lifecycle of research initiatives—from conception and proposal development to execution, analysis, reporting, and publication. The role requires advanced proficiency in analytical instrumentation, development and application of advanced analysis methods and project management.

• Design, manage, and perform laboratory experiments and analyses to identify and quantify contaminants in complex matrices.
• Oversee the collection, preservation, and inventory of field and laboratory samples in compliance with data integrity and chain-of-custody protocols.
• Interpret experimental results, conduct data analysis, and ensure quality control of analytical data.
• Develop research proposals, contribute to, and lead the preparation of peer-reviewed manuscripts, technical reports, and conference abstracts.
• Present research findings at academic seminars, scientific conferences, and stakeholder meetings.
• Calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot complex analytical instrumentation.
• Supervise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students, and research technicians as needed.

• Ph.D. in chemistry, marine science, environmental science, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated experience in conducting/leading successful environmental chemistry-oriented research.
• Knowledge of chemical sources, fate, transport, and effects.
• Strong scientific writing and oral communication skills.
• Strong collaborator in teamwork setting both in the lab and in the field.

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