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Isaac Dennis Amoah, Ph.D

1 year ago

Environmental Engineering University of Alabama in United States

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Microbiology

Funding

Potential funding opportunities for domestic students

Deadline

Jan 1, 2025

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United States

University

University of South Alabama

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Keywords

Microbiology
Environmental Science
Water Treatment
Functional Genomics
Civil Engineering
Antibiotic Resistance
Water Pollution
Pathogen Biology
Construction Materials Engineering
Environmental Microbiology
Biofiltration
Bacterial Ecology
Environmental Epidemiology

About this position

PhD Position: Environmental Engineering
Institution: University of Alabama

Description
The Blair lab at the University of Alabama (Tuscaloosa, Alabama) is seeking highly motivated Ph.D. applicants for Fall 2025. Dr. Blair is recruiting qualified graduate students to join his lab in the Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering department with a focus on research at the intersection of applied environmental microbiology and environmental engineered systems. Ideally this will include work rooted in the development and application of advanced molecular techniques to explore and optimize underlying microbial dynamics present in engineered systems. More specifically, the Blair lab’s research focus is centered on the study of microbial ecology, functional genomics, and microbial contaminants such as pathogens and/or antibiotic resistance within environments related to the one water concept (e.g. drinking water and wastewater treatment, water reuse, water quality, biological filtration, and the protection of environmental source waters).
Preferred candidates will have a B.S. or M.S. in environmental engineering or related field. The ideal candidate should also possess strong analytical and interpersonal skills with an inquisitive mind interested in research. Strong oral and written communication skills are required. Prior lab/research experience, bioinformatic experience and/or microbiology experience is strongly encouraged, but not required for candidates with other exceptional attributes as demonstrated by their CV, personal statement, and/or transcripts. Due to potential funding opportunities domestic students are highly advised to apply. The Blair lab is also interested in maintaining a diverse and inclusive laboratory environment that reinforces good scientific practices, therefore students from under-represented groups are also recommended to apply.
Interested candidates are encouraged to email Dr. Blair at [email protected] (please cc [email protected] for increased visibility) before applying the to graduate school at University of Alabama. Please include your CV and a relevant 1-page personal statement outlining your background, research interests and long-term goals.

Funding details

Potential funding opportunities for domestic students

How to apply

Email Dr. Blair at [email protected]

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