Post Doctoral Associate

Job Description Postdoctoral Associate, Environmental Sustainability Laboratory, Stevens Institute of Technology Plans and conducts assigned and/or original environmental research projects under the guidance of Prof. Dibs Sarkar in the Environmental Sustainability Laboratory while working collaboratively with other postdocs (4 currently) and doctoral students (5 currently). Will work on two federally funded projects applying green technologies for remediation of PFAS-contaminated soils and water (75%), and stormwater management and green infrastructure design (25%). Responsibilities include conducting experiments, performing data analysis, brainstorming problems and finding solutions, writing agency reports, presenting results in conferences and scientific meeting, helping Prof. Sarkar write new proposals, etc. Position will start on March 1. Stevens Institute of Technology offers excellent benefits including health insurance and free tuition for spouses and children. Education: PhD in environment-related technical, scientific, or engineering discipline with specialization in soil and water remediation. Candidates with a PhD in environmental engineering, chemical engineering, environmental geochemistry, or environmental soil chemistry will be preferred. Strong analytical and communication skills are required. For questions regarding the position and how to apply, please contact Dr. Sarkar at dsarkar@stevens.edu. For more information on Dr. Sarkar, visit his website https://www.stevens.edu/profile/dsarkar Department Sustainability Laboratory General Submission Guidelines: Please submit an online application to be considered a candidate for any job at Stevens. Please attach a cover letter and resume with each application. Other requirements for consideration may depend on the job. Academic Submission Guidelines: Please submit: Cover letter Curriculum vitae Research statement Teaching statement that includes a) teaching interests, b) teaching philosophy, and c) a plan on how to create an inclusive environment for students of all backgrounds in terms of classroom teaching, student advising, and graduate student mentoring Contact info for at least 2-3 references (school-specific; please refer to job posting) Still Have Questions? If you have any questions regarding your application, please contact Jobs@Stevens.edu. EEO Statement: Stevens Institute of Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Accordingly, Stevens adheres to an employment policy that prohibits discriminatory practices or harassment against candidates or employees based on legally impermissible factor(s) including, but not necessarily limited to, race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, nationality, citizenship status, age, ancestry, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions, disability, or any protected military or veteran status. Stevens is building a diverse faculty, staff, and student body and strongly encourages applications from people of all backgrounds. Stevens is a federal contractor under the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as well as other federal statutes. NSF ADVANCE Institution Stevens values diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a welcoming and inclusive environment for students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds. We are an NSF ADVANCE institution committed to equitable practices and policies and strongly encourage applications from women, racial and ethnic minority candidates, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. Jeanne Clery Disclosure: In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), the Department of Public Safety is required to publish an annual security report which includes statistics mandated by the Clery Act. Click here for a copy of this report. Stevens Institute of Technology is a premier, private research university in Hoboken, New Jersey, overlooking the Manhattan skyline. Stevens prepares its more than 8,000 undergraduate and graduate students for an increasingly complex and technology-centric world, leveraging finance, computing, engineering and the arts to confront the most challenging problems of our time with innovative teaching and research. The university is in the top 1% nationally of colleges with the highest-paid graduates.