A qualified applicant will have a Ph.D degree in chemistry, materials science, civil/environmental engineering, or a related discipline and at least 3 years of experience. Prior experience with water/wastewater treatment, membrane filtration technologies, adsorption, materials development and characterization, and/or electrochemistry is highly desirable. It is anticipated that this position will involve approximately 40-50% time performing hands-on laboratory work initially with some variation as projects evolve and an opportunity to shift towards a more supervisory role over time.

This is a full time (exempt), benefits-eligible position. The most recent Duke Benefits Summary can be found here.

Primary responsibilities for the position will include: • Designing and performing experiments to advance the mission of the Center • Collaborating with other Center researchers and field partners to facilitate transfer of technology from the lab into field testing and/or to commercialization • Preparation of scientific data for project reports, intellectual property filings, publication in peer-reviewed journals, and/or presentation at seminars and conferences • Active participation in proposal development and preparation (including establishing productive relationships with funding entities and their representatives) • Project management, including budget and timeline tracking and supervision of research staff Additional requirements for this position will include: • Willingness and ability to work with human waste (urine and feces) and wastewater • Willingness and ability to participate in meetings with collaborators which may involve travel (< 10%) and/or teleconferencing outside of normal work hours due to time differences • Ability to manage effort and timelines across multiple projects simultaneously • Good communicative skills • A desire to work in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment

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