Assistant Research Scientist
Education Requirement
- PhD degree in environmental engineering.
Required Qualifications
- Three to five years’ experience using remediation, wastewater treatment and waste to energy processes research methodologies, tools, and techniques.
- At least two years of project management experience.
- Strong research and publication record.
- Professional engineering license.
- At least two years of relevant experience with using, maintaining, and troubleshooting equipment and instrumentation utilized in wastewater treatment and waste to energy processes research.
- Knowledge of safety and environmental regulations concerning the operation of research laboratories and treatment facilities.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity and ability to work effectively and collaboratively with diverse teams.
Desirable Qualifications
- Experience with plant-based (e.g., algae) water treatment approaches.
- Experience writing grant proposals.
- Previous experience supervising or training others.
- Experience with computer aided design software.
- Experience with BioWin computational modeling software.
- Experience operating a wastewater treatment facility.
- Experience with anaerobic digestion for renewal natural gas production.
Application Details
In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal background and credential check. 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
For questions, contact Alex Schutman at Alex-Schutman@uiowa.edu
Benefits Highlights
- Regular salaried position. Located in Iowa City, Iowa.
- Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans.
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Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.
Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu. For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543.
