Post-Doctoral Research Associate - IWH

Inside Higher Ed; Statesboro (GA); On-site; USD 58,500 - 71,500; Full time

Job summary

A prominent university in Georgia is seeking a Post-Doctoral Research Associate focused on water quality and wastewater management. The successful candidate will engage in cutting-edge research, oversee data management and analysis, and provide guidance to student researchers. A PhD in a relevant field and excellent laboratory skills are prerequisites. The position offers competitive pay of $65,000 per year and a collaborative environment with access to advanced facilities.

Qualifications

• PhD degree in a relevant field such as environmental health sciences, microbiology, or biochemistry.
• Excellent microbiological and/or chemical analysis skills are crucial.
• Demonstrated laboratory skills in microbiological or chemical analysis.

Responsibilities

• Conduct self‑directed and directed research as outlined in contracts, grants, and externally funded projects.
• Design and implement high‑impact research projects on water and wastewater management.
• Oversee data analysis and data management.

Skills

Microbiological analysis

Chemical analysis

Laboratory supervision

Data visualization

Field experience

Education

PhD in environmental health sciences

Tools

ArcGIS

Job description

Post-Doctoral Research Associate - IWH

Employer: Georgia Southern University
Location: Armstrong Campus – Savannah, GA
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $65,000 (Exempt, paid monthly)

Job Summary

The Post-Doctoral Research Associate will join the multidisciplinary staff and affiliated faculty of the Institute for Water and Health (IWH). The role includes co‑developing and conducting research projects focused on water quality and wastewater management, with a specific emphasis on risk assessment. Successful candidates will have access to state‑of‑the‑art laboratory facilities, resources, and IWH networks.

Responsibilities

• Conduct self‑directed and directed research as outlined in contracts, grants, and externally funded projects.
• Design and implement high‑impact research projects covering topics such as the occurrence, fate, and transport of emerging microbial and chemical contaminants in water environments, microbial source tracking, wastewater surveillance, and more.
• Develop manuscripts and presentations that present research findings.
• Assist with the development, editing, and review of project proposals, presentations, and reports.
• Manage assignments to graduate assistants and student employees as needed.
• Oversee student researchers during field and laboratory experiments.
• Oversee data analysis and data management.
• Disseminate research results to scientific audiences through peer‑reviewed journal articles, conference presentations, and other media.

Required Qualifications

• Education: PhD degree in a relevant field (environmental health sciences, environmental engineering, microbiology, genomics, biochemistry, or similar).
• Laboratory Skills: Excellent microbiological and/or chemical analysis skills.
• Experience: Demonstrated laboratory skills in microbiological and/or chemical analysis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of standard water quality and molecular microbiological methods.
• Field experience.
• Experience with health risk assessment.
• Experience with modern data visualization tools such as ArcGIS and other relevant software.
• Experience supervising students and training staff on laboratory techniques.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Two professional references

Apply By

Open Until Filled. Application review may begin on March 31, 2025.

Contact Information

Department of Human Resources
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Email: [e-mail]

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