Participate in research focused on understanding and modeling the subsurface transport of dense non-aqueous phase liquid (DNAPL) contamination, such as chlorobenzene. The position will support a series of one-dimensional benchtop soil column experiments designed to measure DNAPL dissolution rates, dissolved-phase transport parameters, and capillary pressure–saturation relationships. The selected candidate will assist with experimental design, column packing and operation, chemical analysis, data processing, and documentation to support an ongoing MODFLOW 6 contaminant transport modeling effort.

Participate in research focused on the development of advanced critical mineral recovery platforms from traditional primary resources and secondary/waste-derived feedstocks. The position will support laboratory experiments related to leaching, separation, and purification processes for recovering critical rare earth elements and other critical minerals. The selected candidate will assist with experimental design, sample preparation, chemical analysis, data processing, and documentation to support project deliverables.