RAP opportunity at National Institute of Standards and Technology NIST
Research in the Measurement Science of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances
Location
Material Measurement Laboratory, Chemical Sciences Division
opportunity |
location |
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50.64.61.C0615 |
Gaithersburg, MD |
NIST only participates in the February and August reviews.
Advisers
name |
email |
phone |
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Benjamin J Place |
benjamin.place@nist.gov |
301.975.3941 |
Description
This research focuses on the measurement science of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the environment, food, and human health materials. As emerging contaminants, there is a significant need for the development of state-of-the-art analytical methods, reference materials, and data tools to help stakeholders better detect chemical signatures, identify novel PFAS, and quantify targeted PFAS in a wide range of matrices. Instrumentation available for this research include gas chromatographs, liquid chromatographs, high resolution mass spectrometers (QTOF and Orbitrap), ion mobility paired mass spectrometry, triple quadrupole mass spectrometers, and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectrometers. Research interests include (but are not limited to): (1) development of novel methods for the identification and/or quantification of PFAS in complex matrices, (2) creation of novel materials or material processing protocols for the quality control of PFAS measurements in complex matrices, and (3) generation of reference data to enable better identification of unknown PFAS.
key words
mass spectrometry; chromatography; food; human health; environment; non-targeted analysis; PFAS
Eligibility
Citizenship:
Open to U.S. citizens
Level:
Open to Postdoctoral applicants
Stipend
Base Stipend |
Travel Allotment |
Supplementation |
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$82,764.00 |
$3,000.00 |
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