NEW JOBS Today.

60% Research - Design and execution of experiments

• Analyze membrane samples using analytical techniques including but not limited: to GC-FID and -MS, NMR, SEM, TEM, and optical microscopy

• Design and construct new laboratory membrane modules with a specific focus on translation of scaling up thin films to hollow-fiber bench scale modules

• Set up and operate high and low-pressure membrane test systems

20% Reporting - Write reports and Oral Presentations

• Writes technical reports and scientific papers for peer reviewed journals

• Present oral and written technical results to industry partners to convey scientific progress

• Assist in writing grant proposals to achieve funding goals for future research

15% Collaboration - Assist other laboratory members with experiments

• Assist the principal investigator to provide experimental and technical supervision of one or more graduate students

• Train new graduate students and research personnel on experimental methods

• Mentor and train undergraduate students conducting research projects

• Manage adjacent seed projects with undergraduate researchers in the fields of reaction engineering, thermodynamics, and separations

5% Laboratory protocol - Routine lab management

• Develop standard operating procedures and safety protocols for laboratory

• Ensuring systems are in place for efficient planning of lab supplies, records and document management

• Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or related discipline

• Strong research history in a field or fields related to aforementioned research areas

• Demonstrated effective written communication skills as evidenced through application materials

• Demonstrated work history as a member of a research team as evidenced through application materials

NOTE: To be appointed at the Postdoctoral Researcher title, it is necessary to have the PhD conferred at the time of hire. Appointments made without a diploma or certified transcript indicating an earned doctorate are conditional hires and are appointed on an interim basis not to exceed 6-months. Upon verification of degree the appointment will be extended to its full duration.

• Substantial experience working as a member of a research team, particularly in projects related to membrane science and separations