Conduct research on plastic weatheringPerform sample analysis using different analytical techniquesMentor other lab members, including graduate and undergraduate studentsPrepare data for publicationPresent research results to national and international conferencesRequired qualificationsIncumbent must have received their PhD or completed all qualifications and degree requirements within three years prior to the effective date of their initial assignment.Preferred qualificationsBroad expertise in environmental chemistry in aquatic environments. Highly desirable qualifications include experience in plastic aging in the environment, and experience in using advanced analytical tools, such as gas/liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry, and analytical pyrolysis etc.Salary Range $56,484+ commensurate with experienceWorking conditionsWork is primarily lab- and office-based.May include field workMay include travel between collaborating labsRequired MaterialsCVLetter of application that addresses your interest in and qualifications for the position and includes names and contact information for three references.Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.