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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Postdoctoral Fellow Positions in Environmental Microbiology and Drinking Water Disinfection University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in United States

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Postdoc

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Environmental Science

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Two post-doctoral fellow positions at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Funding/stipend details are not stated in the post. Positions are expected to begin in January 2027, with start dates negotiable.

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Environmental Science
Biology
Global Health
Salud Pública
Pathogen Detection
Environmental Microbiology

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About this position

Two post-doctoral fellow positions are available at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, in the Department of Environmental Sciences & Engineering / Water Institute. The openings sit at the intersection of environmental engineering, environmental microbiology, and global public health.

Position 1 focuses on environmental microbiology and emerging methods. Working with Prof. Joe Brown, the fellow will measure pathogens in environmental media (water, soil, air) and human stool, and will develop, validate, and apply new methods for pathogen detection and quantification. The role includes sampling and analysis planning, laboratory oversight, data analysis, interpretation, and collaboration across projects. Experience with quantitative microbial risk assessment (QMRA) is a strong plus.

Position 2 focuses on a drinking water disinfection trial in Ghana. Working with Prof. Joe Brown and international partners, the fellow will support a randomized controlled trial of drinking water disinfection, with substantial field work. The project includes applied environmental health microbiology, evaluation of water treatment technologies, field-team coordination, data quality oversight, timeline management, and stakeholder reporting.

Applicants must hold a PhD in environmental microbiology, environmental sciences, environmental engineering, epidemiology, or a closely related field, and should have a strong publication record including first-author papers. The team seeks organized, detail-oriented, independent researchers who enjoy interdisciplinary team science. For Position 2, international research experience in low- and middle-income settings is preferred.

These are post-doctoral fellow positions expected to start in January 2027 (start dates negotiable). Applications are reviewed immediately and will continue until both positions are filled. Apply via the UNC portal and include a cover letter, CV, three references, and one first-author publication. In the cover letter, specify whether you are applying for Position 1, Position 2, or both.

Funding details

Two post-doctoral fellow positions at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Funding/stipend details are not stated in the post. Positions are expected to begin in January 2027, with start dates negotiable.

What's required

Applicants must hold a PhD in environmental microbiology, environmental sciences, environmental engineering, epidemiology, or a closely related field. A strong record of peer-reviewed publications, including first-author papers, is required. Candidates should be well organized, detail-oriented, able to work independently, and interested in interdisciplinary team science. For Position 1, valuable skills include environmental sampling; molecular, culture-based, and sequencing-based analysis of environmental and clinical samples; method development; data analysis; and QMRA or other modeling. For Position 2, international research experience, preferably in low- and middle-income settings, is preferred, along with field-based water quality and microbiology work, evaluating water treatment technologies, experience with field trials or intervention studies, and managing projects and teams.

How to apply

Apply through the UNC portal and indicate in your cover letter which position you are applying for, or if you are applying for both. Include a cover letter, CV, names and full contact information for three references, and one example first-author peer-reviewed publication. Direct questions to Prof. Joe Brown by email.

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