Description

Prof. Kimberly Parker at Washington University in St. Louis, MO, invites applications for a full-time postdoctoral research position. The postdoctoral researcher will be responsible for applying LC-MS and GC-MS workflows to analyze organic contaminants like disinfection by-products, solvents, pesticides, and pharmaceuticals that have been accumulated on point-of-use water filter during use. A primary focus will be on analyzing filters returned to the laboratory after use by real project participants under a soon-to-begin pilot study.
 
As part of the larger project team, they would interact regularly with team members from diverse disciplinary backgrounds in environmental engineering, analytical chemistry, public health, and entrepreneurship, both within and outside of academia, providing ample opportunities for career learning, development, and networking. More details about the team are available here: https://environment.washu.edu/trusted-tap-nsf-convergence-accelerator-project/
 

An ideal candidate will be able to start no later than October 1, 2026. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
 Interested candidates should email a short statement of interest, CV, and contact information with the names and email addresses of 1-3 references to Prof. Parker.  The email must have a subject line reading “2026 Postdoc in Drinking Water Monitoring: [Candidate name]” for consideration.
Details about WashU postdoc compensation and benefits are available: https://postdoc.wustl.edu/policies-benefits/ 

Requirements

• PhD in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry or a related field
• Analytical chemistry, particularly GCMS/LCMS, or willingness to learn
• Organization & record keeping
• Teamwork & collaboration, including mentoring junior researchers and interdisciplinary science