Undergraduate Research Position

A research position is available for Summer 2026 in Dr. Amirfakhris research group with the possibility of renewal as a part-time position during the Fall and Spring semesters of .

Position Type:Full-time or Part-time in the summer; part-time during academic year.

Compensation:$15/hour
Location:Science Building UWStevens Point

Responsibilities

Students will participate in laboratory research related to PFAS treatment and destruction technologies. Responsibilities may include:

• Research on destructive methods for PFAS removal

• Catalyst synthesis and characterization

• PFAS removal and treatment experiments

• Setting up and operating a continuous filtration system

• Assisting with the assembly and operation of a tubular furnace

• Data analysis and laboratory documentation

• Assisting with the preparation of scientific manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals

This position provides valuable hands-on research experience for students interested in environmental engineering chemical engineering water treatment and laboratory may also have opportunities to present research findings at scientific conferences during the academic year.

If you would like additional information please contact Dr. Seyed Amirfakhri @ (Science Building room D278).

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