Photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants

POST-DOCTORAL RESEARCH POSITION IN ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING AND MATERIALS SCIENCE

School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Harvard University

The Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences seeks highly qualified applicants for a post-doctoral research position in experimental materials science and environmental engineering. The successful candidate will participate in an interdisciplinary project centered on a materials system that involves a thin film ceramic on hollow glass microspheres.  This materials system is being investigated and developed for the photocatalytic degradation of organic water pollutants and the position will include UV assisted degradation of various organic water pollutants and measurement of degradation rates using a range of analytic techniques.  The desired candidate would have advanced degrees in both materials science and environmental engineering (with a Ph.D. in one of these fields), or closely related fields of study, and the preferred candidate will have done active research in both fields.  The ability to organize research, communicate and present results effectively, write successful grant proposals and supervise undergraduate assistants is highly desirable.  The successful candidate will also have at least five years of experience in microanalysis of materials with significant experience in the operation of electron microscopes, and should have experience performing research on thin films.  Experience with nano-indentation equipment is desirable and experience with various spectroscopic laboratory techniques is essential. Applications must be submitted in a pdf format file via email to Professor Joost Vlassak (vlassak@esag.harvard.edu).

Harvard University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications from qualified women and minorities are strongly encouraged.