Successful applicant will be co-advised by Profs. Vicky Karanikola and Suchol Savagatrup. KORES and SRL are highly collaborative, multidisciplinary groups focused on understanding molecular interactions of emerging contaminants for environmental monitoring and remediation.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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• The postdoctoral scholar will be expected to take a leading role in designing experiments, conducting research, and interpreting data in the development of novel materials for remediation and detection of PFAS in water.
• Conduct measurement of sample composition on LC-MS/MS.
• Fabricate and characterize materials using QCM-D, AFM, XPS, and electrochemical methods.
• Author monthly reports and prepare manuscripts for submission to peer-reviewed journals and present at conferences.
• Actively participate in the dissemination of research findings through weekly meetings with the PIs and other group members.
• Collaborate, oversee, and mentor graduate and undergraduate.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

• PhD in analytical chemistry, chemical engineering, environmental engineering, or materials science (or related field).
• The selected candidate must have a conferred PhD upon hire.

• Experience in fabrication of polymer thin films
• Experience in surface functionalization and characterization
• Proven Track Record of first three author publications
• Prior experience in conducting research with PFAS
• Prior experience and training in the use of LC-MS/MS and other analytical methods specific to PFAS