The Hooshmand Lab at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, in collaboration with the Georgia Institute of Technology, is pleased to announce three funded research positions as part of an interdisciplinary initiative focused on one of today’s most urgent environmental challenges:
the detection and analysis of micro- and nanoplastics (MNPs) in aquatic systems using AI-enabled microfluidic platforms.
We are seeking highly qualified and motivated individuals for the following positions:
Ph.D. Student – Chemistry/Nanomaterials
This position involves in-depth research on the synthesis, surface functionalization, and physicochemical characterization of MNPs.
Master’s Student – Chemistry/Nanomaterials
The selected candidate will assist in the experimental development of nanomaterials for environmental remediation and participate in the characterization and testing of MNPs.
Postdoctoral Researcher – Artificial Intelligence/Computer Vision
This role will lead the design and implementation of deep learning algorithms for the analysis and classification of MNPs, utilizing multi-modal microscopy and Raman spectroscopy datasets. Expertise in image segmentation, multi-task learning, and AI model development is essential.