Ben Ma
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PhD and Postdoc Opportunities in Civil and Environmental Engineering, Organic Carbon Characterization, Biofouling, and Water Disinfection University of Nevada, Reno in United States
Degree Level
PhD, Postdoc
Field of study
Molecular Biology
Funding
PhD position is a research assistant position. Postdoc position is available immediately; salary and title are commensurate with experience, benefits are included, including a 19.25% employer-matched retirement contribution. Postdoc appointment is for 1 year with possibility of renewal.
Deadline
Expired
Country
United States
University
University of Nevada Reno
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About this position
Dr. Ben Ma’s research group in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) is recruiting for graduate and postdoctoral opportunities in water-related environmental research.
PhD opening: One PhD research assistant position is available starting Fall 2026 (with the post noting a possible Spring 2027 start as well). The project focuses on organic carbon characterization and biofouling prediction in water systems, including treatment facilities, distribution systems, and storage systems. The group works across lab-scale and field-scale investigations and collaborates with industrial partners and researchers across UNR and other universities.
Postdoc opening: One postdoctoral position is available immediately. The postdoc will work on the molecular-level mechanisms of pathogen disinfection using UV and chemical disinfectants, with additional opportunities to contribute to projects on biofilm control in water systems and UV disinfection in indoor environments.
Eligibility highlights: For the PhD, applicants should have a master’s degree preferred or a bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering, chemical engineering, bioengineering, microbiology, or a related field, plus lab experience in microbiology, chemistry, molecular biology, and bioinformatics. Strong data analysis skills using R, MATLAB, or other statistical software are expected, along with good writing, communication, and teamwork skills. For the postdoc, applicants should hold a PhD in environmental engineering, microbiology, or a related field, have a strong publication record, and demonstrate problem-solving, troubleshooting, and data analysis skills.
Funding and benefits: The PhD role is a research assistant position. The postdoc appointment is for one year with possible renewal; salary and title depend on experience, and benefits include a 19.25% employer-matched retirement contribution.
How to apply: Email Dr. Ben Ma at [email protected] with the correct subject line (“PhD application_your name” or “Postdoc application_ your name”). Include a short statement of research interests, your most updated CV, and unofficial transcripts in one PDF.
Institution: University of Nevada, Reno, an R1 university with strong environmental engineering and water research infrastructure, including the Nevada Water Innovation Institute and the Nevada Center for Water Resiliency.
Funding details
PhD position is a research assistant position. Postdoc position is available immediately; salary and title are commensurate with experience, benefits are included, including a 19.25% employer-matched retirement contribution. Postdoc appointment is for 1 year with possibility of renewal.
What's required
PhD opening: master’s degree preferred or bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering, chemical engineering, bioengineering, microbiology, or related fields; lab experience in microbiology, chemistry, molecular biology, and bioinformatics; strong data analysis skills using R, MATLAB, or other statistical software; good writing, communication, and collaboration skills. Postdoc opening: PhD degree in environmental engineering, microbiology, or related fields; strong publication record; strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills; lab experience in microbiology, molecular biology, and bioinformatics; strong data analysis skills using R, MATLAB, or other statistical software; good writing, communication, and collaboration skills.
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Professors
Assistant Professor
United States
Research Interests
Environmental Chemistry
Microbiology
Disinfection
Biofilm Formation
Photochemistry
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