[Job Opportunity] PFAS Postdoc Position at UC Berkeley

April 23, 2021

RECRUITMENT PERIOD

Open date: March 23rd, 2021

Next review date: Tuesday, Apr 6, 2021 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Friday, Apr 23, 2021 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 Alvarez-Cohen and Sedlak Labs in the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering at the University of California, Berkeley (UCB) are seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar, with a focus on combined chemical and biological remediation of per-and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS).

Appointment:
This is a twelve month, 100% time appointment with the possibility of extension being subject to performance and budgetary approval. Anticipated start: April 2021 or until the position is filled. Salary commensurate with experience and in accordance with the University of California Postdoctoral Union.

Duties of Position:

This postdoctoral researcher will conduct research on two Strategic Environmental Research and Development Program (SERDP) funded projects on combined laccase-chemical oxidation treatment trains for PFAS and forensic chemistry for PFAS sources.
The Postdoctoral Scholar will be responsible for the following:

Perform experiments on remediation of PFAS with combined laccase-mediator systems and heat-activated persulfate oxidation.
Perform experiments on development of an updated total oxidizable precursor assay for unknown PFAS assessment, and develop forensic chemistry data science analysis of PFAS sources in the environment.
Prepare reports and perform project management with SERDP
Oversee day to day laboratory activities
Mentor students
Present at national conferences
Prepare results for publication
Assist with grant writing

Basic Qualifications:
PhD or equivalent international degree or enrolled in a PhD (or equivalent international degree) program at the time of application.

Additional Qualifications (by start date):
PhD or equivalent international degree
No more than four years of post-degree research experience

Preferred Qualifications:
Mass spectrometry and analytical chemistry experience highly desired
Experience with PFAS highly desired
Data Science and programming (Python, R)

Salary:
Salary and title will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and based on UC Berkeley salary scales. The salary range for this position is $54,540-$63,036.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter

Reference requirements

3 required (contact information only)

JOB LOCATION

Berkeley, CA

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

To apply go to https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF02875

Please direct all questions for this position to [email protected], with the subject line: [SERDP Postdoc Application]

Job will remain open until filled.

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