Published: Oct. 5, 2016

Graduate Research Assistantship in Effects Directed Toxico-Analysis of Industrial Wastewaters

Project: The Linden Research Group is a seeking a motivated M.S. student to determine the toxicity of oil and gas wastewater using in-vitro bioassays. Research topics include toxico-genomics, analytical chemistry, and characterization of oil and gas wastewater.

Qualification: B.S. in environmental engineering, microbiology, biology, chemistry, or closely related field. Competitive applicants will have some lab experience with microbiology (i.e., sterile technique), ability to learn quickly, demonstrated writing capabilities, and a desire to pursue research of industrial wastewater using both analytical and toxicological-based tools.

Compensation: Funding is guaranteed for 1 year as a research assistant. This includes a standard graduate student monthly stipend and tuition coverage.

Closing Date: October 31, 2016, but applications open now.

Contact: Dr. James Rosenblum (james.rosenblum@colorado.edu)

Application: Interested applicants should email Dr. Rosenblum, providing a single pdf with a cover letter describing your interest in the position and a complete CV with the contact information for 2 references.Ìý The position will likely start January 2017, but the successful application can start lab training during this Fall semester as soon as possible.