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Postdoctoral Scholar- Plant and Soil Sciences
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Posting Details
| Job Title | Postdoctoral Scholar- Plant and Soil Sciences |
|---|---|
| Requisition Number | DU11003 |
| Department Name | 81060:PLANT AND SOIL SCIENCES |
| Work Location | Lexington, KY |
| Salary Range | $50,000-$55,000 |
| Type of Position | Other |
| Position Time Status | Full-Time |
| Required Education | Applicants must have an earned doctorate in chemistry, analytical chemistry, civil or environmental engineering, earth/planetary sciences, toxicology, environmental health science, or a related discipline. |
| Required Related Experience | N/A |
| Required License/Registration/Certification | N/A |
| Physical Requirements | Positions may include, but not limited to, sitting for long periods of time, repetitive motion, lifting, pushing/pulling, exposure to heat/cold. |
| Shift | Monday – Friday; 8-5 is standard, may include nights/weekends/holidays as required by project/supervisor |
| Job Summary | The Department of Plant and Soil Sciences in the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment seeks to fill a key postdoctoral position in the NIH-funded community-engaged research supporting existing and on-going research on drinking water disinfection byproducts in the Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Toxicology at the University of Kentucky. Disinfection byproducts, which are toxic chemicals formed during chlorination of drinking water, are among the most ubiquitous contaminants of drinking water in the United States and worldwide. They are the primary source of Safe Drinking Water Act Maximum Contaminant Level Violations in the U.S. Responsibilities include: conducting research using both traditional and community-based participatory methods on the factors governing formation of and exposure to disinfection byproducts in rural drinking water systems as part of an NIEHS-funded research to action project. The selected candidate will be enriched by participating in collaborations as part of UK’s NIEHS-funded Environmental Health Sciences Core Center, UK-Cares, as well as the University of Kentucky Water Research Institute. Please click here: http://pss.ca.uky.edu/ to find out more about the department of Plant and Soils Sciences. Please include your CV, a copy of your most relevant publication, and a list of two references. Applications will be screened until a suitable applicant is identified. Review of applications will begin on August 15, 2023 Anticipated start date: Sept. 30, 2023-November 1, 2023 Please review the University of Kentucky’s excellent benefits available to Post-Doctoral Scholars here: https://postdoc.uky.edu/current-postdocs/benefits The initial appointment will be for one year and will be renewable depending on performance. |
| Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | |
| Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No |
| Preferred Education/Experience | Experience with analysis of drinking water chemistry including GC-ECD, GC-MS or LC-MS/MS is desirable. The candidate should also have excellent written and oral communication skills, statistical analysis skills, and be willing to engage with stakeholders. |
| Deadline to Apply | 12/31/2023 |
| University Community of Inclusion | The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen. |
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