Baylor University seeks a candidate with skills in environmental chemistry
and toxicology for a postdoctoral position, beginning August 2008. Ph.D.
in environmental chemistry, environmental toxicology, environmental
science or equivalent is required. Specific expertise in environmental
analytical chemistry, analytical toxicology and/or aquatic toxicology and
risk assessment is preferred. Experience with GC-MSMS and/or LC-MSMS a
plus. Position responsibilities: perform research on environmental fate,
exposure assessment and ecotoxicology of organic emerging contaminants
(e.g., pharmaceuticals, personal care products, endocrine active
compounds) and freshwater harmful algal blooms. Excellent environmental
toxicology and chemistry and aquatic science laboratories
(www.baylor.edu/bsb) with state-of-the-science equipment, including a core
mass spectrometry facility, and off campus experimental facilities are
available to support research activities of the successful applicant.
Numerous opportunities exist for multidisciplinary collaboration within
the Center for Reservoir and Aquatic Systems Research
(http://www.baylor.edu/crasr), a vibrant group of aquatic and
environmental scientists, staff and students. The successful applicant
will engage in active interdisciplinary research performed in the
laboratories of Drs. Bryan Brooks and Kevin Chambliss. Applications will
be reviewed beginning immediately, and will be accepted until the position
is filled. Send application letter, statements of research interests,
C.V., reprints of up to 3 publications, and contact information for 3
references to: Prof. Bryan W. Brooks, Department of Environmental Science,
One Bear Place #97266, Baylor University, Waco, TX 76798-7266. Phone 254-
710-6553, Fax 254-710-3409, Bryan_Brooks@Baylor.edu.
Location: Baylor University is located on the banks of the Brazos River in
Waco (http://www.wacocvb.com/), an active community of over 200,000. Waco
is located less than 1.5 hours from Austin, Dallas/Ft. Worth and
Bryan/College Station.