Position Information
| Job Title | Postdoctoral Fellow in Water Quality Microbiology |
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| Job Description | The University of Notre Dame seeks to appoint a postdoctoral fellow in Water Quality Microbiology to support a multi-year project on Innovative Solutions to Interlinked Water Insecurity, Poverty, and Poor Health in Africa’s Urban Slums, sponsored by the Notre Dame Poverty Initiative. The Project’s long-term goal is to understand how poverty interacts with water insecurity to exacerbate health disparities in slums and develop interventions to address these intertwined challenges. The postdoctoral scholar will be advised by an interdisciplinary team of PIs, namely Kyle Bibby (Environmental Engineering), Ellis Adams (Geography and Environmental Policy), Liz Wood (Global Health), Mat Sisk (GIS), and Santosh Kumar (Developmental Economics). Candidates should be available to travel to Malawi for fieldwork. The initial appointment will be for one year with the possibility for renewal subject to performance and funding availability.ResponsibilitiesThe postdoctoral fellow will lead the collection and analysis of water quality data, including field work in collaboration with the Centre for Water, Sanitation, Health and Appropriate Technology Development (WASHTED) within the Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences. They will:Develop and implement molecular water quality monitoring toolsCollaboratively collect and analyze water samplesAdvise and train students and collaborators in water quality measurement approachesFacilitate research meetings with collaborators in MalawiPerform other research-related duties required for the project, including data analysis and manuscript writing for peer-reviewed publications.Interested candidates should email (with position title in the subject line) a single PDF file of a cover letter, CV, and at least two references to ndwash2024@gmail.com. |
| Minimum Qualifications | PhD in environmental engineering, public health, environmental microbiology, chemical engineering, or a related field |
| Preferred Qualifications | Experience collecting water samples, analyzing water samples, and program management |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | Interested candidates should email (with position title in the subject line) a single PDF file of a cover letter, CV, and at least two references to ndwash2024@gmail.com. |
| Department | Pulte Institute for Global Development (43322) |
| Department Website | pulte.nd.edu |
| Family / Sub-Family | Research / Research – Social/Behavioral |
| Career Stream/Level | Other |
| Department Hiring Pay Range | |
| Pay ID | Semi-Monthly |
| FLSA Status | P1 – Postdoc |
| Job Category | Other |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Schedule: Days of Week & Hours | |
| Schedule: Hours/Week | 40 |
| Schedule: # of months | 12 |
Posting Detail Information
The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. We strongly encourage applications from female and minority candidates and others that will enhance our community. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors to employ and advance veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a).
Posting Detail Information
| Job Posting Date (Campus) | 07/30/2024 |
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| Job Posting Date (Public) | 07/30/2024 |
| Job Closing Date | 12/31/2024 |
| Posting Type | Open To All Applicants |
| Posting Number | S251229 |
| Quick Link for Internal Postings | https://jobs.nd.edu/postings/35332 |
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