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What We Want

The Postdoctoral Research Associate will be responsible for working on a collaborative project with ExxonMobil.  The project will fall in the general area of inorganic chemistry with a special focus on the chemistry of antimony Lewis acids for application in polymerization catalysis. Other responsibilities inherent to the position include writing manuscripts, developing research proposals, and helping with graduate student mentoring and group organization. If this job description sounds interesting to you, we invite you to apply to be considered for this opportunity.

What You Need to Know

Salary Range: Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire's experience.

Work Schedule: Able to work occasional nights and weekends

 Required Education and Experience:

• Appropriate PhD

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Contributes to team effort by working effectively with individuals from various backgrounds

Responsibilities:

• Research: Responsible for working on a collaborative project with ExxonMobil. Conducts research in the general area of inorganic chemistry with a special focus on the chemistry of antimony Lewis acids for application in polymerization catalysis.

• Data Analysis: Participates in analyzing and disseminating data results as part of participation in group meetings.  Prepares manuscripts, periodic reports, scientific papers/presentations, and grant proposals.  Makes presentations of results at group meetings and other appropriate venues.

• Meetings and Seminars: Attends scientific meetings and seminars for research enhancement.  Stays up to date on scientific research via reading  literature, and etc.  Provides advice and assistance to other laboratory team members. Acts as a mentor to students.  Maintains laboratory instrumentation and follows applicable safety standards and performs other duties as assigned.

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