OPEN POSITIONS
Undergraduate Research: Research internship positions are available for motivated undergraduate students on a space available basis. To be eligible, you must be able to commit a minimum of 10-12 hours per week during the academic year. It is typical for students to earn undergraduate research credits during the academic year (ETX 99/199) and work full time in the summer (40 hours per week). If you are interested, please email me (Prof. Brett Poulin, [email protected]) a current CV including your major, GPA, year (e.g., freshman, sophomore, junior, senior), and research interests. There are research opportunities for a variety of projects outlined on the Research page.
Graduate and Postdoctoral Research: Please contact me (Prof. Brett Poulin, [email protected]) if you are interested in conducting graduate research or becoming a postdoctoral scholar with our group. Graduate students are typically admitted through graduate groups I am a member of (Agricultural & Environmental Chemistry, Pharmacology & Toxicology, Hydrologic Sciences).
Current Postdoctoral Scholar Opening (Oct 2026)
The Poulin Lab at the University of California, Davis, invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher to investigate the chemical composition and toxicological implications of electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) use. The successful candidate will quantify metal concentrations and speciation in e-cigarette liquids and aerosols using advanced analytical techniques, with opportunities to contribute to interdisciplinary research on environmental chemistry, aerosol science, and toxicology. Experience with inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) is required, and it is desirable that the individual have experience with advanced spectrometric or spectroscopic techniques for metal speciation. Candidates should demonstrate a strong record of research productivity, including peer-reviewed publications and other scholarly contributions.
Interested candidates should email a CV and cover letter to Brett Poulin at [email protected]. Hiring is expected to take place in fall 2026, with the position anticipated to be filled by early 2027.