Environmental Science and Engineering

Environmental Science and Engineering

A Research Assistant is sought to assist in a research project at UMBC in the area of contaminated sediment remediation. This will be a 2 year position supported by a recently funded ARRA project from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences through the Superfund Basic Research and Training Program. The primary responsibilities of the position will involve: 1) assisting with a pilot research project for applying novel engineering methods for in-situ remediation of contaminated sediments, 2) help with sediment/water/tissue sample processing and analysis for toxic organic contaminants such as PCBs and DDT, 3) manage and maintain an organic analysis laboratory with several gas chromatographs and mass spectrometers.

Minimum qualifications: BS in chemical engineering, environmental engineering, environmental chemistry, chemistry, or associated fields.

Position is full-time and includes University benefits package. This is a grant-funded position wherein employment is contingent upon the renewal of the grant and carries no layoff or reinstatement rights.
Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

For best consideration, send a cover letter highlighting their relevant experience and research interests, curriculum vitae, a list of three references by January 31, 2010 (resumes will be accepted until the position is filled) to:

Dr. Upal Ghosh Associate Professor and Graduate Program Director
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
University of Maryland Baltimore County
Technology Research Center Room 184
5200 Westland Blvd Baltimore, MD 21227
ughosh@umbc.edu
http://userpages.umbc.edu/~ughosh/
Phone: 410-455-8665; Fax: 410-455-6500

UMBC is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.