The successful candidate will join a team to: design, synthesize, characterize nanostructured polymeric structures on the micron scale with nanoscale features. The successful candidate will need to analyze experimental results in terms of (1) the kinetics of free-radical polymerization, (2) solvents and solubility, (3) polymer physical properties, and (4) surface tension.
Expertise in Gel Permeation Chromatography, Scanning Electron Microscopy, Free-Radical polymerization, chemical research, or chemical synthesis is highly desirable. Other reasonable duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
A BS or MS in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Nanoscience, Material Science, Nanoengineering from a college or university accredited by the US Department of Education or internationally recognized accrediting organization.
Applicants must address in their applications their abilities to work with a culturally diverse population. This position is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a background check; this position may require annual background checks.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Research experience. Experience operating a SEM
Additional Information:
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