Postdoctoral Scholar

Davita Inc.; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research university is seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar in Chemical and Environmental Engineering. This full-time role offers the opportunity for impactful research in an open research area with a commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration. The position comes with a competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Chemical or Environmental Engineering required.
• Demonstrated research experience relevant to specialization.
• Preferred experience in designing research protocols.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent, high-impact research.
• Manage quality data acquisition and analysis.
• Collaborate in interdisciplinary research environments.

Skills

Heterogeneous catalysis

Thermal catalysis

Nanomaterial synthesis

Single atom catalysis

Chemisorption techniques

Data analysis

Mentoring students

Writing ability

Education

Ph.D. in Chemical and Environmental Engineering

Tools

Mass Spec

FTIR

GC/MS

Job description

Position overview
Position title:
Postdoc Employee

Salary range:
$66,737-$80,034

Anticipated start:
August 15, 2025

Application Window

Open date: June 10, 2025

Next review date: Monday, Jun 30, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Tuesday, Jun 30, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

The Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering at the University of California, Riverside invites applications for a full-time Postdoctoral Scholar position. This is an open research area position, and the department welcomes applicants from all areas of chemical and environmental engineering who demonstrate strong potential for impactful research and interdisciplinary collaboration. The initial appointment will be for two years, with the possibility of renewal based on performance and availability of funding. Salary will range from $66,737 to $80,034 annually, commensurate with qualifications and experience, in accordance with University of California guidelines see: https://graduate.ucr.edu/postdoctoral-studies.

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Chemical and Environmental Engineering or a closely related field by the time of appointment. Successful candidates will have a strong research record and experience relevant to their area of specialization. Preferred qualifications include experience in designing and implementing research protocols, managing quality data acquisition, conducting data analysis, mentoring students, and contributing effectively in collaborative research environments.

To apply, candidates should submit a cover letter (which must include their area(s) of research specialization), a curriculum vitae (CV), and optionally, three letters of reference. Applications must be submitted through AP Recruit at https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/JPF02107. Full consideration will be given to applications received by June 30, 2025, though the position will remain open until filled. The position is expected to start August 15, 2025. Selected applicants will be invited to interview via Zoom.

For more information about the Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, please visit

https://engr.ucr.edu. Additional details regarding postdoctoral studies at UC Riverside can be found at https://graduate.ucr.edu/postdoctoral-studies.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Must have a Ph.D. in Chemical and Environmental Engineering, or a closely related field.

Preferred qualifications

* Demonstrated experience with heterogeneous catalysis, thermal catalysis, nanomaterial synthesis, and/or single atom/cluster catalysis.

* Demonstrated experience with physisorption, chemisorption, temperature-programmed reduction/oxidation/desorption/surface reaction techniques, and performing catalytic conversions in gas phase under flow-through ambient pressure or high pressure conditions.

* Demonstrated experience with instruments including Mass Spec, FTIR (transmission mode), GC, GC/MS etc.

* Demonstrated experience with microscopy and spectroscopy techniques such as TEM, SEM, in situ DRIFTS (FTIR), Raman Spectroscopy, XPS, XAS (XANES and EXAFS) etc.

* Demonstrated experience with environmental pollutant control (diesel and gasoline vehicle emission control, indoor air purification) including HC/CO oxidation, NO/NH3 oxidation, NH3 decomposition, NOx reduction and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) removal, greenhouse gas (CO2, CH4, N2O, HFC etc.) reduction/utilization, clean energy source conversion (alkane dehydrogenation, catalytic H2 production) etc.

* Mentorship experience of undergraduate and/or graduate researchers.

* Strong writing ability as demonstrated by publication record and fellowship/grant application.

The University of California, Riverside is a world-class research university with an exceptionally diverse

undergraduate student body. UCR is a member institution of the American Association of Universities (AAU) as

well as the Alliance of Hispanic Serving Research Universities (HSRU). A commitment to the UCR mission is a

preferred qualification.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

  
  

• Cover Letter - Please include your area(s) of specialization in your cover letter.

  
  

• Sample of Publication(s) (Optional)

  
  

• Letters of Recommendation - Please combine and upload reference letters.
  
  (Optional)

  
  

Reference requirements

References are optional. If you are providing reference letters, please combine and upload all reference letters

and include them in the Letters of Reference.

Apply link:
https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/JPF02107

Help contact: [e-mail]

About UC Riverside

The University of California, Riverside is a world-class research university with an exceptionally diverse undergraduate student body. UCR is a member institution of the American Association of Universities (AAU) as well as the Alliance of Hispanic Serving Research Universities (HSRU). A commitment to the UCR mission (https://apro.ucr.edu/mission-statement) is a preferred qualification.

We seek to hire scholars who will both advance our research directions and effectively educate our undergraduate and graduate students, while also engaging with University and Professional service activities. Research and teaching statements that are included with application materials are opportunities for candidates to share knowledge, experience, and goals that support the mission of UCR. For more information on UC's criteria for successful faculty, refer to the Academic Personnel Manual (APM) 210 - Criteria for Appointment, Promotion, and Appraisal (https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-210.pdf).

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, State, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

"Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, as defined by the employer. A Misconduct Disclosure Survey will be completed through Truescreen, which is the vendor that administers this process for the campus.

For the University of California's Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy please visit:

https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000385/SVSH.

For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students, and Third Parties, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.

For the University of California's Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment Policy, please visit: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-035.pdf.

Job location

Riverside, CA