Post Doctoral Researcher

at  Louisiana State University

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Job Posting Title:
Post Doctoral Researcher
Position Type:
Other Academic
Department:
LSUAM Engineering - Chemical - Polymer Science and Engineering (Anthony C. Engler (00082540))
Work Location:
3307 Patrick F. Taylor Hall
Pay Grade:
Other Academic
Job Description:
The Engler research group is seeking a Post Doctoral Researcher to conduct synthetic monomer and polymer synthesis for a project funded by the National Science Foundation. The successful candidate will join a highly collaborative project (4 research groups) on designing novel polymers for semiconductor fabrication processes. The main duties will include designing, synthesizing, and characterizing stimuli-responsive polymers. They will collaborate with experts in synchrotron radiation, electron microscopy, and molecular dynamics simulations to investigate fundamental polymer interactions with high energy photons and electrons to generate high-impact findings. Additionally, postdoctoral researchers are expected to take leadership roles in laboratory, such as training and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students as well as developing new methods. As such, successful candidates will demonstrate initiative, leadership, creativity, strong communication skills, and a collaborative mindset. The candidate will work both independently and collaboratively on research projects, write reports and manuscripts, and present findings at science and engineering conferences. This position is initially for two years with the intent to extend it for a third year contingent upon performance.
80% Conduct research in the field of organic polymer synthesis; work independently on research projects; collaborate with other research groups
10% Write reports, manuscripts; give presentations in conferences
10% Help supervise graduate and undergraduate students.
Minimum Qualifications: PhD in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry, or Material Science or related field.
Additional Job Description:
Special Instructions:
Required: Background check; R17 background, official transcripts and 3 references
Posting Date:
October 16, 2024
Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
Additional Position Information:
Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!
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Essential Position (Y/N):
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LSU is designated as a
State As a Model Employer (SAME)
agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials. For those seeking such accommodations or assistance related to this search, we encourage you to contact the Office of Human Resource Management (
hr@lsu.edu
).
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HR@lsu.edu
. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting

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