Postdoctoral Researcher: Environmental & Nanochemistry

Carnegie Mellon University; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance

Generous retirement savings program

Tuition benefits

Ample paid time off

Free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass

Access to Family Concierge Team

Fitness center access

Job summary

Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh is seeking a Post-doctoral Researcher or Research Scientist specializing in environmental chemistry and nanochemistry. The role involves work with various research teams on projects, proposal writing, and conducting experiments. Ideal candidates should hold a PhD and have strong communication skills. The position offers a chance to develop skills important for a future faculty position and provides benefits like medical and dental insurance, paid time off, and a free bus pass.

Join a renowned university to invent a better future through innovation and cutting-edge research!

Qualifications

• PhD required.
• Demonstrated experience writing research proposals, mentoring graduate students, and publishing in high quality peer-reviewed journals.
• Experience working with real environmental samples, e.g. soils, plants.
• Strong laboratory skills and working knowledge of solid phase characterization methods for metals.
• Experience performing industry-sponsored research is also desirable.
• Effective English language oral and written communication skills required.
• A combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Interact with interdisciplinary research teams on environmental chemistry projects.
• Assist with proposal writing, mentoring, publishing, and maintaining good industry-university relationships.
• Design and conduct experiments, prepare manuscripts and reports, and present findings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job description

Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh is seeking a Post-doctoral Researcher or Research Scientist specializing in environmental chemistry and nanochemistry. The role involves work with various research teams on projects, proposal writing, and conducting experiments. Ideal candidates should hold a PhD and have strong communication skills. The position offers a chance to develop skills important for a future faculty position and provides benefits like medical and dental insurance, paid time off, and a free bus pass.

Join a renowned university to invent a better future through innovation and cutting-edge research!