Job Title: Environmental Engineering Research Assistant Professor

FLSA Status: Exempt

Department: Institute for a Sustainable Environment/Center for Air and Aquatic Resources Engineering and Science

Title of Manager/Supervisor: Professor Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering and Jean S. Newell Distinguished Professor of Engineering / Co-Director of CAARES

Number of Employees Reporting to this Position: 0

Position Summary: The Center for Air and Aquatic Resources Engineering and Science is seeking one Research Assistant Professor in Chemical or Environmental Engineering. This position will oversee several projects involving the use of on non-thermal plasma to treat PFAS contaminated water. The successful candidate is expected to work effectively in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment with other members of the group, as well as effectively interface with external partners.

General Purpose: Fundamental and applied research that supports the goals and fulfills the requirements of several projects examining PFAS water treatment.

Remote Work Days- This is a full time on Campus position with zero remote workdays.

Position Responsibilities:

• Develop, evaluate and improve non-thermal plasma treatment methods to remove PFAS from water.
• Oversee several projects involving the use of on non-thermal plasma to treat PFAS contaminated water.
• Evaluate and analyze analytical and experimental data.
• Draft sponsor required reports on research and contracted goals.
• Present results in meetings and conferences.
• Draft manuscripts for peer-reviewed publication.
• Assist PIs to mentor graduate and undergraduate students in the research lab.

Health & Safety: All staff have a statutory responsibility to take reasonable care of themselves, others and the environment and to prevent harm by their acts or omissions.
All staff are therefore required to adhere to the University’s Health, Safety, and
Environmental Policy & Procedures.

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are designed to indicate the general nature and level
of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be
construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, skills, and qualifications
required of personnel so classified.

Essential Skills:

• Familiar with the operation on non-thermal plasma reactors.
• Familiar with the operation of non-thermal plasma power supplies.
• Familiar with PFAS treatment methods for water.
• Ability to initiate tasks and work independently.
• Ability to engage in collaborative team work.
• Ability to safely handle high voltages, chemicals and flammable compressed gasses.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal); Strong writing and editorial skills: ability to independently handle the preparation of sponsor reports and research manuscripts
  

Education:

Minimal Qualifications: Ph.D. in Chemical or Environmental Engineering or related fields.

Preferred Qualifications: Ph.D. in Chemical or Environmental Engineering or related fields. Strong publication record.

Experience:

Minimal Experience:i) Three years’ experience using non-thermal plasma to treat PFAS containing water; ii) Demonstrated experience overseeing research projects, and iii) Demonstrated experience preparing manuscripts and assisting with sponsor required reports.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands characteristics described here are representative of those that
must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
perform the essential functions.

The employee is expected to adhere to University policies.

Special Instructions to Applicants: An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, Clarkson actively seeks and encourages applications from minorities, women and people with disabilities.

All offers of employment are subject to the applicant successfully passing a background check (including, but not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, and criminal records).