Postdoctoral Research Associate – Environmental Science/Engineering

Position Title:

Postdoctoral Research Associate – Environmental Science/Engineering

Appointment Type:

Post Doc/Trainee

Job Description:

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

Assist in conducting experiments to support project goals, contribute to independent research as a postdoctoral scholar, mentor undergraduate and graduate students, and disseminate research findings through publications and presentations.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Ph.D. in environmental science, environmental engineering, or related fields.

Department/Program & College Description:
Iowa State University’s Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering (CCEE) promotes intellectual, social and ethical development of civil and construction engineers. We also create and communicate engineering concepts and technology.

Department Unit/Website:
Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering – Iowa State University Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering Website

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

Application Instructions:
To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

Resume/Curriculum Vitae

Letter of Application/Cover Letter

Why Choose Iowa State University?
Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental, as well as:

• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program
• Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when, where, and how you do your work. For more information, please speak with the Hiring Manager.

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email [email protected], or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Proposed Start Date:

June 1, 2026

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Grade:

Post Docs

Original Posting Date:

May 11, 2026

Posting Close Date:

May 13, 2026

Job Requisition Number:

R19200

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