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Posting Number:20250630TPosition Title:Research Technician, Environmental EngineeringPosition Type:Temp/InternLocation:Villanova, PAWork Schedule:part-time/12-monthsApproximate Number of Hours per Week5+ hours per weekDepartment:960-Center for Resilient Water SystemsPosition Summary:
The Research Technician Civil and Environmental Engineering will support Dr. Wenqing Xu by conducting experiments on contaminant adsorption. The specific activities include setting up experiments, running chemical analysis, and writing weekly reports.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- The individual will be responsible for setting up experiments and running chemical analysis.
- The individual will assist other teammates to conduct chemical analysis.
- The individual will meet with the research team (fellow researchers, faculty, and other industry peers) to share research progress and inspire new ideas during group brainstorming.
- Perform other duties and assist with projects as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering or related field required.
- The individual must have strong communication, organizational and problem-solving skills.
- The individual must be able to work independently as well as with others in a productive manner.
- The individual must have basic lab experience provided at the undergraduate student level,
- The individual must have strong written and verbal communication skills including being well-versed in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Power Point.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering or related field preferred.
Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours: Special Message to Applicants:EEO Statement
Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian order. Diversity and inclusion have been and will continue to be an integral component of Villanova University’s mission. The University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University’s mission and values.
Posting Date:06/09/2025Closing Date (11:59pm ET):06/20/2025Salary Posting Information:
Commensurate with experience.
Job Classification:non-exempt
