PhD positions may be available for admitted graduate students in Chemistry, Agricultural & Environmental Chemistry, or Atmospheric Sciences Graduate Groups in the following topics: 

• Atmospheric chamber studies of chemistry in aerosol and cloud/fog water 
• Chemical characterization and oxidation chemistry in vaping aerosols 
• Bulk aqueous chemistry studies of atmospheric radical reactions 

We are looking for independent and driven PhD students who want to use sophisticated analytical tools to study chemical reactions occurring in the world around us. Research funding for PhD students are dependent on grant availability and are, thus, not guaranteed. PhD students are encouraged to pursue fellowships, TA-ships, and diverse sources of funding.
 

Undergraduate Student Assistants

Undergraduate students (sophomore students preferred, but others are welcome to inquire) who have a background in Chemistry and are interested in hands-on research are encouraged to send an unofficial transcript to Prof. Nguyen to inquire about a research internship and/or an Honor's Thesis project. No previous experience in research is required. 

The undergraduate research assistants in our lab are valued members, thus, long term placement is preferred (the vast majority of our undergraduate researchers stay until graduation, or after). Our undergrads are given opportunities to conduct their own research projects, play important roles helping senior members, present their work at national conferences, and contribute to the scientific literature. Our undergrad alumni have been very successful with publishing peer-reviewed papers (as first authors and co-authors), presenting their results at conferences, winning research awards (including Chandellor's Research Award and Dean's Circle Awards from campus, Department-level awards, and Undergraduate Research Awards from ACS) and moving on to graduate school, professional schools, or jobs in industry. We have undergraduate research opportunities in: (2) chemistry and toxicology of electronic cigarettes, (2) aqueous chemistry and kinetics in cloud/fog droplets and aerosol water
 

Postdocs and Research Scientists Candidates with strong backgrounds in analytical chemistry (particularly mass spectrometry) as applied to atmospheric laboratory research or applied systems such as fires, medicinal aerosols, vape aerosols are encouraged to inquire about a position in the lab. We are looking for senior researchers, potentially for longer term positions.