Postdoc Opening

We invite applications for a postdoctoral position beginning in Spring 2027!

The Nature-Based Solutions Lab is seeking a postdoctoral scholar with expertise in water quality, nitrogen cycling, and environmental treatment systems.

The successful candidate will lead laboratory and outdoor pilot experiments investigating nitrogen transformation and removal in treatment systems. Responsibilities include experimental design, system operation, water quality monitoring, data analysis, manuscript and proposal preparation, and student mentoring.

Required qualifications

• Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Soil and Water Sciences, Biogeochemistry, or a closely related field.

• Experience in nitrogen cycling, organic matter dynamics, or water treatment processes.

• Strong laboratory, experimental design, quantitative analysis, and scientific writing skills.

• A valid U.S. driver’s license, ability to drive, and willingness to travel frequently to the study site.

Preferred experience

• Nutrient analyses for soil and water samples.

• Column, mesocosm, or pilot-scale treatment experiments.

• Hydraulics, flow control, residence time, and treatment performance evaluation.

• Analytical instrument operation, troubleshooting, and laboratory QA/QC.

• Statistical analysis using R, Python, or similar software.

To apply: Please send a cover letter describing your relevant experience and research interests, CV, 2 representative first-author publications, and contact information for three references to Dr. Jing Hu, with the subject line “Postdoctoral Application”.