NIST Separation and quantitative measurement methods for micro- and nanoplastics in complex matrices
NIST seeks a postdoc to develop methods for measuring and characterizing micro- and nanoplastics in complex samples for human health research.
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Funder: NRC Research Associateship Programs
Due Dates: February 1, 2025 | May 1, 2025 | August 1, 2025 | November 1, 2025
Funding Amounts: $82,764 stipend plus $3,000 travel allowance; typical appointment duration is 2 years.
Summary: Postdoctoral fellowship at NIST to develop quantitative measurement and characterization methods for micro- and nanoplastics in complex matrices with applications to human health.
Key Information: Open to U.S. citizens with a doctoral degree; requires contacting a research adviser prior to application; NIST participates in February and August review cycles.
Description
The Nanomaterials Research Group (NRG) at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) offers a postdoctoral research opportunity focused on developing advanced quantitative methods for measuring micro- and nanoplastics (MNP) in complex environmental and biological matrices. The research aims to support human health applications by:
- Developing analytical tools to accurately and efficiently measure size distributions of MNP from complex mixtures.
- Improving chemical characterization and quantification of submicron MNP populations to better assess material fate and degradation effects.
The NRG provides access to cutting-edge facilities and expertise in separations, particle size and morphology characterization, and chemical analysis techniques such as vibrational spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, chromatographic methods, light scattering, and microscopy.
Successful candidates are expected to have experience in chemical characterization of nanoscale particles (carbon-based preferred), hyphenated chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques, and methods for selective separation/extraction of nanoscale particles from complex matrices.
The position is located at the NIST Gaithersburg campus, with opportunities for collaboration with internal and external partners.
