[ES_JOBS_NET] FW: Research Opportunity at the US EPA Laboratory in Narragansett, RI

[Courtney Schmidt]

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Subject: Research Opportunity at the US EPA Laboratory in Narragansett, RI



Please post this research opportunity at the US EPA laboratory in Narragansett, RI

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EPA Office/Lab and Location: A research project training opportunity is available at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Office of Research and Development (ORD), Center for Environmental Measurement and Modeling (CEMM), Atlantic Coastal Environmental Sciences Division (ACESD) located in Narragansett, Rhode Island.

ACESD conducts research to enhance the understanding of the effects of human activity on land and waters of the Atlantic seaboard. Researchers collect and analyze data to provide tools for diagnosing and predicting the effects of this activity on aquatic resources and wildlife. ACESD provides research support to EPA Program & Regional Offices and state & local governments. For additional information regarding the Atlantic Coastal Environmental Sciences Division, visit the home page at https://www.epa.gov/aboutepa/about-atlantic-coastal-environmental-sciences-division<https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.epa.gov%2Faboutepa%2Fabout-atlantic-coastal-environmental-sciences-division&data=05%7C01%7C%7Ce2733585ac53466cd6d208da8b6e4039%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637975602879085314%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=7G53g4RCF0jc04iyRHv8c7G7xKZzhi5bzpMhFI5UCB8%3D&reserved=0>.



Research Project: Emerging contaminants including micro- and nanoplastics, are an increasing concern in our Nation's waterways. Method development for detection in environmental matrices and collection of basic information on fate and effects are critical to understanding and quantifying the risk of these growing emerging contaminant. In collaboration with a team of U.S. EPA scientists, the research participate will collaborate on experiments designed to develop methods to understand the fate and effects of micro- and nanoplastics. Our laboratory has several research efforts including method development for detecting and identifying micro- and nanoplastics in complex environmental matrices, source tracking of micro- and nanoplastic particles, and development of methods to evaluate changes in marine benthos from micro- and nanoplastic and other contaminant exposures.

The research participant will have the opportunity to be part of many aspects of on-going research projects including micro- and nanoplastics method development, and measuring impacts to marine benthic ecology. In addition, the research participant will have an opportunity to learn the many aspects of laboratory organization and maintenance necessary to implement research projects. The research participant will benefit from participating as part of the research U.S. EPA team, including attending and contributing to team meetings and discussions, and communicating their own research to the team. The research participant will receive guidance in how to be compliant with all laboratory records management policies and requirements. Independent research projects from inception to publication are encouraged,



Learning Objectives: The research participant will develop skills in planning, conducting, and communicating scientific research in the context of a significant real-world environmental problem. The research participant will expand their knowledge concerning emerging contaminant pollution and related environmental issues in the coastal marine environment, and learn about research careers in general and bench-science method development in particular. The research participant will have opportunities to present research findings at major society conferences and to interact with a broad group of scientists at the U.S. EPA and elsewhere. The research participant will have latitude in exercising independent initiative and judgment in the research commensurate with the demonstrated level of training, expertise and experience.
The qualified candidate should have received a bachelor's (plus 2 years experience), master's, or doctoral degree in one of the relevant fields (Chemistry, Chemical-biological Sciences, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemical Oceanography, Environmental Sciences), or be currently pursuing a master's or doctoral degree. Degree must have been received within five years of the appointment start date.
Preferred skills:

* Research experience in analytical methods, including Raman spectroscopy, analytical chemistry, oceanography, and the environmental sciences
* A strong background in laboratory experience
Eligibility Requirements
*             Citizenship: U.S. Citizen Only



Mentor(s): The mentor for this opportunity is Robert Burgess (Burgess.robert at epa.gov<mailto:Burgess.robert at epa.gov>). If you have questions about the nature of the research please contact the mentor(s).


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