Postdoctoral Research Fellow

4 days ago

Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, United States Boston College Full time $66,000 - $75,913 per year

Boston College Introduction

Founded in 1863, Boston College is a Jesuit, Catholic university located six miles from downtown Boston with an enrollment of 9,654 full-time undergraduates and 5,072 graduate and professional students. Ranked 37 among national universities, Boston College has 923 full-time and 1,336 FTE faculty, 2,822 non-faculty employees, an operating budget of $1.4 billion, and an endowment in excess of $3.9 billion.

Job Description

Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Engineering

FTE Range $66,000 - $75,813 based on experience

Prof. Catherine Hoar's research group in the Department of Engineering at Boston College is seeking a postdoctoral scholar to support interdisciplinary projects in the areas of wastewater surveillance, sustainable wastewater treatment, and the fate of emerging contaminants in wastewater and the environment. As part of these projects, the postdoctoral fellow will design and conduct experiments applying culture-based microbiological methods as well as techniques in molecular biology and analytical chemistry.

Depending on the interests of the successful candidate, the position may also include opportunities for teaching, community outreach, and collaboration with industry partners and/or researchers in public health.

This is a 1-year appointment with the possibility for renewal. Preferred start date: February 2026 (negotiable). Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Applicants should submit (1) a cover letter that includes a description of research interests and experience related to the position, (2) a curriculum vitae, and (3) the contact information for three references. For further information or questions, please contact Catherine Hoar at

For more information about the research group, please visit:

Requirements

  • Applicants should have a PhD in environmental engineering, chemical engineering, environmental health microbiology, applied microbiology, or a related field.
  • Applicants should also have experience with the above-mentioned laboratory techniques (including but not limited to
  • nucleic acid extraction and qPCR),
  • excellent communication skills, and
  • interest in mentoring undergraduate students. Expertise in bioinformatics is a plus.

Closing Statement

Boston College offers a broad and competitive range of benefits depending on your job classification eligibility:

  • Tuition remission for Employees
  • Tuition remission for Spouses and Children who meet eligibility requirements
  • Generous Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Low-Cost Life Insurance
  • Eligibility for both University-Funded 401k and Employer-Sponsored 403b Retirement Plans
  • Paid Holidays Annually
  • Generous Sick and Vacation Pay
  • Additional benefits can be found on

Boston College conducts pre-employment background checks as part of the hiring process.

Boston College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected category, including disability and protected veteran status. Boston College's Notice of Nondiscrimination can be viewed

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