Post-Doc/Visiting Scientist Jobs

Pay Grade/Pay Range: Non Classified - Grade NA

Department/Organization: 214221 - Chemical and Biological Eng

Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:45pm

Job Summary: Under the direction of a senior faculty member who serves as a mentor for the postdoctoral appointee, The Postdoctoral Fellow provides for an internship and continuation of scholarly activity and research after achieving the Ph.D. or other doctoral degree.

Additional Department Summary: The Chemical and Biological Engineering Department at The University of Alabama is seeking a candidate for a Postdoctoral position. This Postdoctoral position conducts research in the area of catalytic membranes for PFAS removal under the supervision of Dr. Milad Esfahani.

Successful candidates will hold a terminal degree in Chemical Engineering, Material Science Engineering or a related field (e.g., applied Chemistry) and demonstrate a record of academic achievement in research. The College and/or the Chemical and Biological Engineering Department will establish a series of structured merit-based evaluations. Initial appointments are for one year, with renewal contingent upon demonstration of research productivity.

Required Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Material Science Engineering, or Chemistry.

Candidates will need to have completed their Ph.D. or have it completed by the start of employment. Applicants should upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae and include at least three references in the reference section of the application. Please upload additional documents to the “other documents” tab as needed.

Skills and Knowledge: Expertise in catalytic membranes synthesis, characterization (e.g., LC-MS/MS gas chromatography, XPS, XRD, N2 adsorption, Raman spectroscopy, and ICP-OES), and performance.

Preferred Qualifications: Research experience related to working with polymeric/ceramic membranes and catalysts, specifically MXene and Metal Organic Frameworks (MOFs)

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, genetic or family medical history information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases.