Senior Research Scientist Environmental Chemistry Gloucester Point
State of Virginia · Virginia
- Role
- Data scientist
- First seen
- Jul 6, 2026
- Closes
- Not listed
- Salary
- Salary commensurate with experience
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Summary
The Senior Research Scientist, Environmental Chemistry at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science will lead research on legacy and emerging environmental contaminants and microplastics, investigating their sources, transport, fate, and effects on ecosystems and human health. The role involves designing and executing complex research projects, managing analytical instrumentation, publishing scholarly work, and mentoring students and junior staff. The position contributes to VIMS's mission through high-impact research collaborations with state and federal agencies.
Key qualifications
- Ph.D. in chemistry, marine science, environmental science, or related field
- Demonstrated experience conducting/leading environmental chemistry research from concept to publication
- Advanced proficiency in analytical instrumentation including chromatography and mass spectrometry
- Experience developing and applying advanced chemical analyses of organic contaminants in environmental media
- Strong scientific writing and oral communication skills
- Experience with QA/QC procedures and environmental sample collection
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