Research Associate (Consolidation & Water Treatment)

University of Alberta Careers; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Alberta Careers is seeking a Research Associate to join the Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Sciences team on a one-year term. The position is based in person at North Campus, Edmonton, with supervision by Dr. Aman Ullah.

The research focuses on consolidants, (bio)-sorbents, photo-catalysts and applied advanced materials for consolidation and water remediation. This role offers opportunities to contribute to interdisciplinary projects within a larger environmental and energy

Responsibilities

• Develop consolidants and (bio)-sorbents for environmental remediation.
• Explore photo-catalysts and applied advanced materials research.
• Collaborate with a research team on interdisciplinary projects within a larger theme.

Job description

This competition is open to all applicants however; internal applicants will be given priority consideration based on minimum qualifications, or a combination of experience, skills, and abilities before external applicants are considered.

This position has a term length of one year.

Location - This role is in-person. Work primarily takes place at North Campus, Edmonton.

The position will be supervised by Dr. Aman Ullah in Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Sciences. The research is part of the Consolidation and Water Treatment research theme and contributes to developing solutions to environmental challenges and current energy systems. The Research Associate will work with Dr. Ullah for the development of consolidants and (bio)-sorbents, photo-catalysts and applied advanced materials research. Their potential for consolidation and water remediation will be investigated. The position provides opportunities to work on interdisciplinary research projects in collaboration with a research team working on a larger theme. The successful candidate for this position needs to be an enthusiastic and passionate researcher.