Postdoctoral Scholar with Hobbs Research Group
Position overview
Application Window
Open date: April 10, 2023
Most recent review date: Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.
Final date: Saturday, Jul 15, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position description
The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of California, Irvine invites applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar position beginning May 2023.
The postdoctoral scholar position is in environmental sustainability and health with a focus on complex problems at the food-energy-water nexus. The candidate must possess experience in data analytics and be familiar with aspects of sustainable waste management, waste to energy, and environmental analysis and modeling. This position includes modeling and lab/field research.
The position requires a Ph.D. degree in civil, environmental, chemical engineering, or a related field from an accredited university. The preferred candidate should have experience in life cycle assessment as well as good written and oral communication skills and demonstrate a strong research publication record. The candidate will join Professor Shakira Hobbs’ research group to perform ongoing projects supported by various funding agencies.
Initial appointment will be for a 24-month period, renewable subject to performance and availability of adequate funding. Salary will commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, publications, and contact information for three references. Apply by submitting your application to our online RECRUIT system at: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF08205
Screening of applicants will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Department: http://engineering.uci.edu/dept/cee
Qualifications
This position requires a Ph.D. degree in civil, environmental, chemical engineering.
Application Requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Publications - Publications or link to publications
Cover Letter (Optional)
- 3 required (contact information only)
Campus Information
The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.
As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs – With Updated Interim Amendments. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of receiving the COVID-19 Vaccine Primary Series or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, Religious Objection, and/or Deferral based on pregnancy or recent COVID-19 diagnosis and/or treatment) no later than the applicable deadline. All Covered Individuals must also provide proof of receiving the most recent CDC-recommended COVID-19 booster or properly decline such booster no later than the applicable deadline. New University of California employees should refer to Exhibit 2, Section II.C. of the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Attachment for applicable deadlines. All Covered Individuals must also provide proof of being up-to-date on seasonal influenza vaccination or properly decline such vaccination no later than the applicable deadline. Please refer to the Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Program Attachment. (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.) Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.