<div dir="ltr"><p class="gmail-m-3776307431423962642msobodytext" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><b>Ph.D. opportunities in
contaminant fate and transport – Environmental Engineering at Temple University
(Philadelphia, PA) </b><span></span></p>

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<p class="gmail-m-3776307431423962642msobodytext" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Two environmental engineering
Ph.D. positions are available in the laboratory of Dr. Erica R. McKenzie at Temple
University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Students will conduct experimental
research in the following two areas:<span></span></p>

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<p class="gmail-m-3776307431423962642msobodytext" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.25in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><i>1.</i>    <b><i>Poly-
and perfluorinated substance (PFAS) removal by ion exchange (IX) resin</i></b><i>:
optimizing treatment of contaminated water</i><span></span></p>

<p class="gmail-m-3776307431423962642msobodytext" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 40.5pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">PFASs are a human and ecosystem health concern, and are
present at concern-worthy concentrations in the drinking water of six million
Americans.  This project combines laboratory
batch and column laboratory studies to assess IX performance for PFASs removal,
and potential IX regeneration, and will include LC-MS/MS analysis.  This research will be conducted in
collaboration with a several industrial partners.<span></span></p>

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<p class="gmail-m-3776307431423962642msobodytext" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.25in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><i>2.</i>    <b><i>Metal-organic
matter complexation in green stormwater infrastructure</i></b><i>: quantifying the
role of dissolved organic carbon (DOC) in metal mobility</i><span></span></p>

<p class="gmail-m-3776307431423962642msobodytext" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) relies on
infiltration to restore water flows and to improve water quality, however
contaminant dynamics in GSI are not well understood. This project addresses the
movement of potentially toxic elements through stormwater BMP media, and how
DOC affects the mobility.  This research
will combine laboratory and field work, coupled with ICP-MS and LC/ICP-MS
analysis.<span></span></p>

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<p class="gmail-m-3776307431423962642msobodytext" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Applicants should be enthusiastic
and motivated, should have a B.S. in environmental engineering or a related
field, and should have strong verbal and written communication skills; a M.S.
is highly preferred.  Experience with
laboratory research and environmental analytical chemistry are considered a
positive, but not mandatory.  The expected
start date is Fall 2018 and selected applicants will be supported via both
research and teaching assistantships, which will includes tuition remission,
stipend, and health insurance. Prospective applicants should officially apply
to the Temple University Ph.D. program (link below) and should also submit
application materials directly to Dr. McKenzie (<a href="mailto:ermckenzie@temple.edu">ermckenzie@temple.edu</a>; <span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">statement of interest,
resume, GRE score, TOEFL score if applicable, and contact information of three
referees</span>) by December 30^th; prospective applicants
should send questions regarding the positions to Dr. McKenzie. <span></span></p>

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<p class="gmail-m-3776307431423962642msobodytext" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Philadelphia has been ranked
among the top cities in which to reside or visit.  The Temple University Department of Civil and
Environmental Engineering includes approximately forty graduate students
engaged in research on a variety of topics. <span></span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:107%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Apply to Temple University Ph.D.
program: </span><a href="http://bulletin.temple.edu/graduate/scd/engineering/environmental-engineering-phd/#admissiontext"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:107%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">http://bulletin.temple.edu/graduate/scd/engineering/environmental-engineering-phd/#admissiontext</span></a><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:107%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span></span></span></p><div><div class="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div style="color:rgb(136,136,136);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:normal;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><br><br>***********************************************************************<br>Erica R. McKenzie, Ph.D.<br></div><span style="color:rgb(136,136,136);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:normal;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;float:none;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);display:inline">Assistant Professor</span><br><span style="color:rgb(136,136,136);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:normal;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;float:none;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);display:inline">Civil and Environmental Engineering, Temple University</span><br style="color:rgb(136,136,136);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:normal;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><span style="color:rgb(136,136,136);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:normal;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;float:none;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);display:inline">1947 N. 12th St., Philadelphia, PA, 19122<br></span></div><div><span style="color:rgb(136,136,136);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:normal;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;float:none;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);display:inline">Phone: (215) 204-6093<br></span></div><div><span style="color:rgb(136,136,136);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:normal;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;float:none;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);display:inline">Fax: (215) 204-4696<br></span><span><a href="https://sites.google.com/a/temple.edu/mckenzieresearchgroup/" target="_blank">McKenzie Environmental Engineering Research Group</a><br><a href="https://sites.google.com/a/temple.edu/mckenzieresearchgroup/home/icp-ms-center" target="_blank">ICP-MS Center</a></span></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>
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