General Assistant-Calcium Carbonate Digital Twin

Job Description Summary & Additional Information

Organization's Summary Statement:

Under direct supervision, performs any combination of rudimentary or unskilled tasks which typically require no previous knowledge, skills or experience or provides elementary support or assistance for unique projects or programs. Use of this job class may include but is not limited to assignments such as routine telephone or customer surveys, models, tutors, ticket takers, clerical assistants, delivery, or manual labor.

USE OF THIS JOB CLASS IS RESTRICTED TO TEMPORARY OR INTERMITTENT CONTRACTUAL WORK AS DEFINED BY THE INSTITUTION, WHICH CAN NOT BE ACCOMMODATED IN AN EXISTING JOB CLASS.

Required Application Materials: (1) a cover letter describing relevant research experience, interests and goals, (2) a current CV or resume, and (3) contact information for three references.

Best Consideration Date: September 7 , 2026

Open Until Filled: yes

Minimum Qualifications

Based at the Horn Point Laboratory in Cambridge, MD, and mentored by Drs. Andrea Pain and Elizabeth North, the successful candidate will take an important role in experimental research by
developing a Digital Twin of our PCC reactor. This Digital Twin will simulate precipitation dynamics of calcium carbonate and co-precipitates and will describe mineral saturation states, precipitation kinetics,
and estimate mass yields. In addition, the successful candidate will participate in virtual team meetings and help design experiments to test the Digital Twin.

We are seeking well-qualified candidates with experience in analytical chemistry, carbonate chemistry, calcium carbonate precipitation and applications, programming in R and/or python, and thermodynamic
and kinetic geochemical modeling. A Ph.D. is required at the beginning of the period of employment. This limited duration appointment (4 – 6 months) provides competitive pay ($38.5 to $40 per hour) and
a supportive environment for hybrid work.

EDUCATION: A Ph.D. is required at the beginning of the period of employment.

EXPERIENCE: Experience in analytical chemistry, carbonate chemistry,
calcium carbonate precipitation and applications, programming in R and/or python, and thermodynamic

REQUIRED MATERIALS: (1) a cover letter describing relevant research experience, interests and goals, (2) a current CV or resume, and (3) contact information for three references.

Department

UMCES-Horn Point Laboratory

Worker Sub-Type

Staff Contractual (C1) (Fixed Term)

Salary Range

$38.50 to $40.00 per hour

EEO Statement

The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science is an equal opportunity employer. The Center’s policies, programs, and activities are in conformance with pertinent Federal and State laws and regulations on nondiscrimination regarding race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, and disability. Inquiries regarding compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Educational Amendments; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; or related legal requirements should be directed to the Assistant Vice President of Human Resources, Center Administration, 2020 Horns Point Rd, Cambridge, MD 21613.