Postdoctoral Fellow
- Bloomington, IN
- Permanent
- Full-time
Appointment Status Non-Tenure Track
Department IU Bloomington Public & Environmental Affairs
Location Bloomington
Position SummaryPostdoctoral FellowTransport of Chemical Pollutants in the EnvironmentSchool of Public and Environmental AffairsBloomington, IndianaWe are seeking a highly-motivated postdoctoral fellow to join our research team at Indiana University (IU) - Bloomington. The postdoctoral fellow will work primarily on a newly funded project from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) via the San Francisco Estuary Institute (SFEI) focused on determining the role of releases in water bodies of pollutants from building materials. The main targets of the proposal are PFAS, other industrial chemicals will be of interest. The postdoctoral fellow will be responsible for conducting the chemical analyses but is also expected to take an active role in the project that will include data analysis and manuscripts preparation.The appointment will be with the O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs with Professor Venier as primary supervisor. The postdoctoral fellow will be based in Bloomington, Indiana. The position is expected to last for 24 months beginning as early as July 1, 2025, with opportunities for an additional year of support contingent on funding. The start date is negotiable.Qualifications: The successful applicant will have earned a Ph.D. in environmental chemistry, analytical chemistry, or related fields at the time of appointment. Experience in organic extractions and chemical analyses using mass spectrometry (i.e. GC/MS, LC/MS/MS, GC/MS/MS) in the analysis of persistent organic pollutants and in particular for PFAS is required. The successful postdoctoral fellow should have demonstrated an ability to work independently and in a collaborative and dynamic research group. Organizational proficiency and strong oral and written communication skills are essential.Salary: Commensurate with experience. Full benefits included.To apply, please submit: 1) a letter of application that explains how this position fits your experience and goals, 2) your curriculum vita, and 3) names of at least three references electronically to . Applicant review will begin on April 25, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled. Please submit all materials before that deadline for full consideration. Inquiries regarding the position should be sent to: Dr. Marta Venier, O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs, Indiana University, MSB-II 322, Bloomington, IN 47405.
Basic QualificationsThe successful applicant will have earned a Ph.D. in environmental chemistry, analytical chemistry, or related fields at the time of appointment. Experience in organic extractions and chemical analyses using mass spectrometry (i.e. GC/MS, LC/MS/MS, GC/MS/MS) in the analysis of persistent organic pollutants and in particular for PFAS is required. The successful postdoctoral fellow should have demonstrated an ability to work independently and in a collaborative and dynamic research group. Organizational proficiency and strong oral and written communication skills are essential.
Department Contact for QuestionsDr. Marta Venier, O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs, Indiana University, MSB-II 322, Bloomington, IN 47405.
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For Best Consideration Date 04/25/2025
Expected Start Date 07/01/2025
Posting Number IU-101247-2025