Open Ph.D. Student Positions: The Metabolomics and Environmental Toxicology (MET) Lab at the Department of Chemistry, Missouri University of Science and Technology (Missouri S&T), is offering two exciting Ph.D. student positions for interdisciplinary research in the fields of metabolomics, exposomics, environmental toxicology, and (bio)remediation. Join us in conducting cutting-edge experiments and research related to profiling metabolomic content, characterizing human exposure to environmental contaminants, understanding the fate and toxicity of various substances, and developing eco-friendly remediation methods.
Designation: Ph.D. Student
Research Area: Bioanalytical and Environmental Chemistry
Location: Missouri University of Science and Technology, Rolla, Missouri, USA
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Minimum requirement: B.S. degree in Chemistry with an excellent academic record
- Experience with analytical techniques involving GC-MS and/or LC-MS
- Strong passion for research with excellent oral and written communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- M.S. in Analytical Chemistry, Mass Spectrometry, or a closely related analytical discipline
- Prior research experience in computational metabolomics
- Peer-reviewed publication record
Job Description:
Open Ph.D. Student Positions in Bioanalytical and Environmental Chemistry
As a Ph.D. student in the MET Lab, you will work on interdisciplinary research projects with a focus on:
- Profiling metabolomic content in complex samples (e.g., serum, plasma, cell cultures, plant and animal tissues)
- Characterizing human exposure to environmental contaminants through HRMS-based targeted and untargeted exposomics studies
- Investigating the fate, transport, and toxicity of hydrocarbons, halogenated organics, PFAS, and microplastics
- Developing novel, cost-effective, and eco-friendly remediation methods for environmental pollutants
- Conducting chemometric analyses on MS datasets using various multivariate techniques in R or MATLAB (PCA, PLS, PLS-DA, nMDS, etc.)
About the Principal Investigator: Dr. Michael Eze is an Assistant Professor of Bioanalytical and Environmental Chemistry at Missouri S&T. He holds a Ph.D. in Analytical and Organic Geochemistry from Macquarie University, Australia, and a Dr.rer.nat. in Biology (German Ph.D. equivalent) from Georg-August University of Goettingen, Germany. Dr. Eze’s research focuses on metabolomics methods for disease diagnosis, characterizing organismal exposure to environmental contaminants, and developing eco-friendly remediation methods for pollutants.
About Missouri S&T: Missouri University of Science and Technology is a world-class STEM-focused technological research university. Founded in 1870, it offers a wide range of degrees in various fields, emphasizing technological literacy.
How to Apply: Interested candidates should email Dr. Michael Eze (meze@amst.edu) with the following documents in a single PDF:
- A brief cover letter (including your research background, interests, and plan)
- Your CV
- Unofficial transcripts
Last Date for Apply: November 20, 2023, at 5 p.m. CST
Join our dynamic research team at Missouri S&T and contribute to cutting-edge research in bioanalytical and environmental chemistry. Apply now and take the first step towards an exciting Ph.D. journey!
