Apply now to join FAU on its race to excellence.

For more information on everything FAU has to offer, please visit www.fau.edu/jobs.

Note: Current FAU employees must apply as an internal applicant by logging into their existing Workday employee account.

Position Summary:

The Transform Lab in the Department of Chemistry is seeking a postdoctoral fellow. The Postdoctoral Fellow will conduct research on the fate and transformation of organic contaminants in aquatic environments, with a focus on Lake Okeechobee. This includes studying the spatial and temporal variations in concentrations and profiles of pesticides, personal care products, and pharmaceuticals. The research will explore phototransformation mechanisms of emerging organic contaminants and the formation processes of photodegradation byproducts.

Responsibilities include:

• Conducting fieldwork, including sample collection and deployment of passive samplers in Lake Okeechobee, in collaboration with the local management company.
• Handling and processing aquatic samples, including preserving the samples and extracting organic contaminants.
• Performing analysis using gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC-MS) and gas chromatography–isotope ratio mass spectrometry (GC-IRMS) to identify the degradation processes.
• Designing and executing experiments on the photodegradation of organic contaminants.
• Mentoring graduate students involved in related research activities.
• Writing and publishing the research papers.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. A Ph.D. in environmental chemistry or a related field such as geochemistry, environmental engineering, or biochemistry.
2. Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated experience in the fate and transport of organic contaminants.
3. Experience with GC-MS and/or GC-IRMS is preferred but not required.
4. A valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain one within one month of starting the position.

Salary:

$55,000.00 - $62,000.00

College or Department:

College of Science

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:

N/A

Application Deadline:

2025-09-30

Special Instructions to Applicant:

This position is open until filled and may close without prior notice.

This position is subject to funding.

All applicants must apply electronically to the currently posted position on the Office of Human Resources' job website (https://fau.edu/jobs) by completing the required employment application for this recruitment and submitting the related documents.

Required Documents:
FAU’s Career Page permits the attachment of required/requested documentation.

PLEASE NOTE: A maximum of five (5) documents may be attached to your application. If more than five (5) documents are required for submission, please combine additional documents into a single attachment to not exceed the maximum permitted.

The site permits the attachment of required/requested documentation. Candidates wishing full consideration are to provide the following: a cover letter and curriculum vitae.

Transcripts:
Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.

Background Screening:
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.

Accommodations:
Individuals requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057. 711