Research Associate-Fixed Term
East Lansing, Michigan, United States
Area of Interest: Research/Scientific Full Time/Part Time: Full Time (90-100%) Group: Fixed Term Academic Staff Union/Non-Union: Non-Union
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Opening on: Sep Closing at: Sep - 23:55 EDT
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College Of Agriculture And Nat Resources 899878
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The School of Packaging has 3 openings for Research Associates in the Sustainable Materials Group.
Candidates are encouraged to apply if they have expertise in polymer chemistry (e.g., synthesis and characterization).
Candidates will be expected to design, develop, and perform experiments and report progress to Dr. Rabnawaz. In addition, these candidates will be expected to mentor one or two graduate students in the research group.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Required Degree
Doctorate -Polymer Chemistry, Chemistry, Material Sciences
Minimum Requirements
Candidates will have completed a PhD in Polymer Chemistry, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Sciences or a closely related field by the position start date.
Desired Qualifications
Candidates will have a good record of productivity in polymer synthesis, catalysis, and materials as well as have expertise in the analytical techniques such as NMR, GPC, DSC, DMA, TGA, tensile properties, etc
Required Application Materials
Candidates will submit the following materials online:
1. CV
2. Cover Letter
Special Instructions
Applications will be reviewed as needed.
Review of Applications Begins On
10/06/2023
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