JOB DESCRIPTION

The Vengosh laboratory seeks a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to work on federally- and privately- funded projects related to the environmental effects of phosphate, lithium, and other of critical mineral mining as well as investigating the impact of trace metals contamination induced from fertilizer utilization. The Vengosh laboratory studies the occurrence of contaminants in soils and water resources, develops and applies novel geochemical and isotope tracers for detecting the impact and sources of inorganic contaminants such as metals and metalloids. We have a particular interest in delineating the sources of contaminants in the environment through using a wide range of geochemical tools such as boron, strontium, lead, lithium, and radium isotopes. Postdoctoral researchers are expected to actively be participating in fieldwork, extensive laboratory work including the operation of the thermal ionization mass spectrometer (TIMS) at Duke University, mentoring of junior graduate and undergraduate students in Vengosh Lab, and routine laboratory meetings. The successful applicant will join a thriving community of environmental chemistry and health researchers at the Nicholas School of the Environment, Civil and Environmental Engineering, the Global Health Institute, and the Duke Medical Center.

TERM

2 years, with the possibility of extension based on performance and available funding.

QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants should hold a PhD in Environmental Geochemistry or a related field. We seek applicants with a strong interest in environmental geochemistry and training in inorganic trace elements geochemistry, isotope geochemistry, and ability to work in the field for sample collection. Experience with developing new isotope methods and operation of Thermal Ionization Mass Spectrometry (TIMS) and Multi-Collector Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometer (MC-ICP-MS) would be preferable.

PROJECTED START DATE: The position is available immediately.

WORK LOCATION: Work takes place in Durham, NC, USA.

TO APPLY

Interested individuals should include the following materials:
• Updated CV
• Names and email addresses of 3 references
• A short cover letter describing your background and career goals
• A one-page statement of research interests and methodological skills
• A sample research paper

Application Deadline:

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Questions should be emailed to: vengosh@duke.edu
Lab link: https://nicholas.duke.edu/people/faculty/vengosh

Apply at: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/26022





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