School of Engineering and Sciences

Monterrey, México

Open Postdoctoral Position

The School of Engineering and Sciences at Tecnológico de Monterrey invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow within the Research Group Water 360. The successful candidate will be engaged in: Artificial Intelligence Techniques applied to Water Quality Estimations. The candidate will be working in close collaboration with Dr. Jurgen Mahlknecht at a main project Participate Water Monitoring.

Research Issues/(research project):

The main research activities will be related to the estimation of water quality parameters in groundwater using artificial intelligence techniques in a regional, national and global context. The water quality parameters considered may include nitrates, sulfates and rock-derived toxic elements (Arsenic, Fluoride, Uranium and Selenium), as well as emerging contaminants such as antibiotics, PFAS, and personal care products, among others. It is expected that the candidate will write outstanding scientific articles for high reputed journals (top 10% journals). The research activities will also include field work during sampling campaigns, laboratory work, etc.

Qualifications:

• PhD in Environmental Science, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geosciences
• Strong scientific production (JCR Journals and international conferences)
• Strong experience in modelling and artificial intelligence applied to environmental systems
• Excellent oral and writing skills in English
• Familiarity with the Mexican context and knowledge of Spanish language is a plus.

Compensation:

• Full-time for one year, with possible extension to two years, depending on performance.
• Starting date July/August 2024
• Competitive salary and benefits.

Application requirements:

• Detailed CV, list of publications, awards and recognitions, and potential start date.
• Short statement of previous work, research interests and his/her future vision on the field.
• Names and contact information of three referees.
• PDF of a recent publication considered by the candidate as being representative of his/her research work.

Contact (lead professor):

Dr. Jurgen Mahlknecht, jurgen@tec.mx

About Tecnológico de Monterrey (tec.mx)

Tecnológico de Monterrey, the leading private University in México, continues strengthening and renewing the commitment with its research strategy, making research an institutional priority to: significantly contribute to the quality of its teaching-learning process (Educate), transform the scientific and technological knowledge into innovative solutions that benefit society (Innovate) and transform, through knowledge generation and transfer, impacting the community in economic, political and social aspects. Aimed to fulfill these objectives, Tecnológico de Monterrey has designed an action-research model, named Research that Transforms Lives, based on a collaborative, interdisciplinary and open innovation ecosystem, with participation of researchers, teachers, professional and graduate students. Research that Transforms Lives objective is to be and engine that generates innovative solutions for the economic and social development of México. 40 Research Groups with Strategic Focus have been stablished where the scientific activity starts from a specific challenge, which is connected with a discipline and, more precisely, connected with specific topics and approaches. The entire scientific publication effort is done having in mind an application context, either to support the productive sector or to satisfy the communities’ social demands on issues such as health, food, education, housing, transportation, business, public policy, among others.