Research Scientist - Philadelphia, United States - Drexel University

Drexel University

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Philadelphia, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Job no: 503172

Work type:
Part-Time

Location:
Hybrid/Flexible Work Arrangement

Categories:
Drexel University, College of Engineering

Job Summary

Extensive research has shown that inhalation exposure of particulate matter by building occupants can have impacts on human health, for instance due to their impacts on cardiovascular functioning (e.g., in the case of indoor particles of outdoor origin) or due their being pathogens (e.g., in the case of SARS-CoV-2 leading to COVID-19 disease transmission).

This position will require an indoor air quality and CFD modeling specialist to develop simulation tools to predict the impact of UV disinfection on SARS-CoV-2 inactivation indoors.

The Research Scientist will officially work in the Department of Civil, Architectural, and Environmental Engineering and will be supervised by Dr.

Michael Waring and Dr. Charles Haas.

Essential Functions

Assist in managing the progress of the projects
Coordinate with collaborators
Prepare reports and deliverables
Interact with funders
Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

PhD or Doctorate in environmental engineering or related field
3 years of relevant experience (may be part of PhD training)
Working knowledge of Python

Physical Requirements

Typically sitting at a desk/table
Typically standing, walking

Location

Hybrid/Flexible Work Arrangement
Philadelphia, PA

Additional Information
For information about benefits, please review Drexel's Per Diem/Casual/Temporary Benefit Fact Sheet.

Special Instructions to the Applicant

Advertised:
May Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close:
Jun Eastern Daylight Time