1. Open position for SAC Members-At-Large
Posteded by Xuan Li on 11-28-2011
Members-At-Large are open to all AOC students. Particularly, we need
potential candidates who have specialty on web design and are willing to help AOC to re-design our website.
2. Post-doctoral Position: Contaminant Transport Processes in the Vadose Zone in the Department of Crop and Soil Sciences at Michigan State University
Posteded by Xuan Li on 11-27-2011
Applications are invited for a 12-month post-doctoral position (with the possibility of
extension for the second year) in the Department of Crop and Soil Sciences at Michigan State
University. Individual interested in interdisciplinary research on transport processes of water,
solutes and/or particles in saturated and unsaturated subsurfaces are encouraged to apply.
Applicants must have a Ph.D degree in soil science, hydrology, geology, natural resources, environmental
engineering, chemical engineering, agricultural engineering, or related disciplines. Demonstrated record in
research and peer-reviewed publications are desirable. Applicant should have excellent writing and communication
skills, strong work ethic, and ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team. The successful
candidate will focus on conducting research on the fate and transport of engineered nanomaterials, colloids,
microorganisms, and/or emerging contaminants through laboratory experiments and/or mathematical modeling.
Strong laboratory or modeling skills are an asset. He/she will participate in experimental work, modeling,
and preparing reports, grant proposals, and manuscripts for publications.
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Excellent fringe benefit will be provided.
Qualified individual are encouraged to apply by submitting curriculum vitae, statement of research interests,
and complete contact information for 3 professional references to Dr. Wei Zhang (weizhng@gmail.com).
3. Ph.D. Graduate Research Assistantship in the Department of Crop and Soil Sciences at Michigan State University
Posteded by Xuan Li on 11-27-2011
A graduate research assistantship (Ph.D. in soil physics) is available to study the fate and transport of environmental contaminants in soil and water systems.
We are seeking an outstanding and highly motivated individual interested in interdisciplinary research on
the fate and transport of colloid, microorganisms, engineered nanomaterials, emerging contaminants, etc.
Applicants must have earned a BS or MS degree in soil science, hydrology, environmental chemistry, geology,
natural resources, environmental engineering, chemical engineering, agricultural engineering, or related disciplines,
while a MS degree is preferred. Proven experiences with experimental work and/or mathematical modeling are highly desired.
Applicant should have strong work ethic, ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with other team members.
The assistantship includes stipend, tuition and fees, and health benefits as per the school policy
(http://www.css.msu.edu/Assistantship.cfm).
Qualified students are encouraged to apply by submitting a personal statement indicating your academic,
research, and career interests and curriculum vitae prior to a formal application electronically to Dr. Wei
Zhang at weizhng@gmail.com. The following materials are expected in a formal application: 1. Personal statemen
t; 2. Curriculum vitae; 3. Academic transcripts; 4. GRE and/or TOFEL scores; 5. Complete contact information for three references.
4. Post Doctoral research assistant at at University of Idaho
Posteded by Weilin Wang on 01-09-2011
A Post Doctoral research assistant position is available immediately in the Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering at University of Idaho (research will be conducted at UI-Twin Falls Research and Extension Center, Twin Falls, Idaho). The initial period for this position is one year with possibility of extension depending on future funds. This position will support research projects related to waste management and environmental quality control. Primary research will focus on anaerobic digestion of dairy manure and other organic wastes for biogas. In this position you will design and conduct experiments, operate laboratory equipment, analyze samples, interpret data, and will be expected to develop journal manuscripts, presentations, reports, and proposals.
Individuals experienced with environmental, agricultural and biological, and civil engineering or closely related fields are encouraged to apply. If interested, please email a cover letter with statement of research interests, curriculum vitae, and representative publications to Dr. Lide Chen at: lchen@uidaho.edu. Also, feel free to email Dr. Lide Chen with any questions.
