POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for developing and applying workflows to analyze organic contaminants like pesticides, pharmaceuticals, and disinfection by-products that have been accumulated on point-of-use water filter during use. Methods are expected to use LC-MS/MS and GC-MS workflow. These methods would be applied for laboratory testing and in a pilot testing program.

EDUCATION:

Ph.D., M.D. Or Equivalent Terminal Or Doctoral Degree.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

No specific work experience is required for this position.

SKILLS:

Not Applicable

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• PhD in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Environmental Science, and/or other aligned discipline.
• Operation and optimization of LCMS and/or GCMS instrumentation.

EDUCATION:

No additional education beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

No additional work experience beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

SKILLS:

Analytical Chemistry, Analytical Instrumentation, Chemical Safety, Chemicals Handling, Data Analysis, Instrument Troubleshooting, Laboratory Research, Research Protocols, Research Publications, Research Reporting, Scientific Writing

Information on being a postdoc at WashU in St. Louis can be found at https://postdoc.wustl.edu/prospective-postdocs-2/.

Trains under the supervision of a faculty mentor including (but not limited to):

• Design and implement research protocols; adapt and develop methods, procedures, and workflows.
• Plan and perform experiments and measurements to collect and analyze research data following safety protocols.
• Prepare and deliver scientific reports, presentations, and publications.
• Find, read, and organize scientific literature.
• Participate in internal and external meetings and collaborative activities.
• Contribute to shared laboratory workspace (ordering reagents and supplies, shared instrument maintenance, etc.).