Environmental Chemistry and contaminant transport

Environmental Chemistry and contaminant transport

POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE Yale University Yale’s School of the Environment is seeking applications for a Postdoctoral Associate. The position will involve research into the processes governing the speciation, adsorption, and transport of radionuclides within geologic materials. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in environmental engineering, soil chemistry, environmental geochemistry, chemistry, or a closely related field and have a successful record of independent research as documented in peer-reviewed publications. Candidates with knowledge of actinide chemistry and experience in conducting laboratory experiments with transuranic elements are strongly encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will play a leading role in a multi-institutional study that is funded by the Department of Energy and that relies on collaboration between environmental chemists, hydrologists, and environmental engineers. The appointment will be made for one year with possible renewal for an additional two years and is open to all qualified U.S. and non-U.S. citizens who are authorized to work in the U.S. Women and ethnic minorities are encouraged to apply. Interested candidates should send a letter of application; vitae; reprints or drafts of any relevant publications; and the names, addresses (postal and e-mail), and telephone numbers of three references to James Saiers, Ph.D. Yale School of Environmental Studies 195 Prospect Street New Haven, CT 06511 Applications received before November 30, 2009 will receive full consideration. Technical inquiries may be directed to james.saiers@yale.edu; however, applications will not be accepted via e-mail. Yale University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.