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A postdoctoral fellow (PDF) position is available in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Waterloo to study transient responses in two full scale membrane aerated biofilm reactor (MABR) systems located in the Regional Municipality of Waterloo in Ontario, Canada. This unique project will characterize long term trends (i.e. seasonal) in overall process performance with respect to carbon and nutrient removal, evaluate longitudinal trends in biofilm properties and biomass activity, characterize daily transients in N2O generation and emissions, evaluate the impact of extreme events (stormflows) on performance and improve process models to address transient conditions. Through the study, the successful candidate will become an expert in the physical, chemical and biological factors that affect hybrid MABR responses under transient conditions and thereby obtain insight into the resilience of these systems. Further, the candidate will develop expertise in statistical experimental design, data collection and analysis, and modelling of conventional and emerging responses in full scale wastewater treatment systems. Working collaboratively with colleagues in microbial ecology, the PDF is expected to lead, coordinate and conduct research tasks and assist with project reporting requirements. The work will be conducted both in the field and in the world-class environmental engineering laboratories in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. Candidates with knowledge of biological nutrient removal and biofilm processes are preferred. We expect the duration of this appointment to be two years. For inquiries, please contact Dr. Wayne Parker (). #J-18808-Ljbffr