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Position Summary

The Postdoctoral Research Associate in Water and Wastewater Engineering will design, fabricate, and operate bench to pilot-scale testbeds to evaluate and integrate novel water treatment materials and processed developed by the NEWT center. The candidate is expected to interact frequently with NEWT academic and industrial members, and help in developing externally funded research programs related to industrial water treatment applications.

Research at Rice University has the vision of providing clean drinking water across the world through the development of next-generation, deployable water treatment systems.

We are seeking candidates who have demonstrated ability to lead and/or work collaboratively in teams comprised of individuals of diverse backgrounds, skills, and perspectives.

This position is hiring at a starting salary between $65,000 and $70,000 per year and entails work on Rice University's campus.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or other doctoral degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biomolecular Engineering, mechanical engineering or other relevant fields
• No experience required
• Skills Required
  • Proficient and comprehensive knowledge in the fields of specialization
  • Adequate understanding in basic principles and practices in chemical or environmental engineering
  • Proficient in MS Office, Auto-CAD or other design software, and process simulation software such as Aspen
  • Strong verbal and written communication, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills with strong attention to details
  • Ability to maintain quality and safety standards
  • Ability to lead and work in collaborative teams
  • Ability to solve challenging engineering problems
  • Strong organizational skills

Essential Functions

• Conducts research and development activities to investigate novel membranes, electrodes, and catalysts for desalination, critical mineral recovery, and wastewater reuse
• Leads the design, development, implementation, analysis, and testing of new technologies at bench, testbed, and pilot scales
• Prepares engineering design documents including process descriptions, process flow diagrams (PFD's), piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&ID), and equipment sizing and specifications
• Conducts experiments; summarizes, documents, and presents/reports findings
• Participates in the management of projects, reviewing project scope to ensure projects are on time and within budget
• Provides basic instruction when necessary to: undergraduates, graduates, postdocs, faculty, and external users wanting to learn the use of the instruments, equipment, and testbed systems for their research
• Performs all other duties as assigned

Additional Functions / Information

• Domestic travel may be required

About George R. Brown School of Engineering

The George R. Brown School of Engineering ranks among the top 20 of undergraduate engineering programs (US News & World Report) and is strongly committed to nurturing the aspirations of faculty, staff and students in an inclusive environment

We seek greater representation of women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans in disciplines in which they have historically been underrepresented; to attract international students from a wider range of countries and backgrounds; to accelerate progress in building a faculty and staff who are diverse in background and thought; and we support an inclusive environment that fosters interaction and understanding within our diverse community.

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