University of Missouri-Saint Louis · 1 day ago
Post Doctoral Fellow - Research Associate
St Louis, MO
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelThe University of Missouri-Saint Louis is seeking a Post Doctoral Fellow - Research Associate in the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry. The role involves conducting research on multifunctional organic/polymer materials, guiding students, and collaborating with research partners to facilitate data exchange and instrumentation.
EducationHigher EducationUniversities
No H1B
Responsibilities
Conduct research related to the organic synthesis, polymerization and characterization of multifunctional organic/polymer materials
Engage in instrumentation training, operation, and maintenance
Guide undergraduate and graduate students with technical skills
Communicate the results of research to the PI via preparation of high quality technical reports, peer reviewed journal articles, and formal and informal presentations
Participate in writing manuscripts and experimental result reports
Collaborate with internal and external research partner to facilitate data exchange, instrumentation and communication in order to meet the needs of collaborative research projects
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
PhD by start of appointment in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science Engineering or related fields
Ability to be self-motivated and to work effectively, collaboratively, and collegially in a team environment with scientists and engineers representing varied backgrounds, skills, and experience levels
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to conduct lab management with regards to safety, general instrument maintenance, and operation
Be a positive and enthusiastic member of the lab
Competent & skilled in multiple step organic synthesis and controlled polymerization methods (RAFT/ATRP preferred or others)
Skilled in polymer characterization techniques (NMR, GPC, CD, UV-Vis-NIR, PL, TGA, DSC, POM, CV, etc.)
Ability and willing to learn and independently perform new applications, instrumentation and procedures
Attention to detail and accuracy in editing, record-keeping, etc
Capability to work effectively with a group of community members, staff, and faculty of varying degrees of technical sophistication
Preferred
Demonstrated record of intellectual and academic accomplishments evidenced by peer-reviewed publications and professional presentations
Experience with multi-step organic synthesis and polymerization techniques, with a specific emphasis on conjugated molecules/polymers
Candidates should have strong experimental experience and a track record of successful research demonstrated through peer reviewed publications
Research experience at the interface of organic chemistry, polymer materials and biology is highly desired
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Medical, dental and vision plans
Retirement
Educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses
Company
University of Missouri-Saint Louis
With over 15,000 students, the University of Missouri–St. Louis is the largest public research university in eastern Missouri.
Founded in 1963
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$7.1MKey Investors
U.S. Department of EducationJames S. McDonnell Foundation
2023-11-13Grant· $3.1M
2022-12-19Grant· $4M
Leadership Team
Aisha Khorana
Partnership for Antiracist Counselor Training (PACT) Project Manager: Graduate Research Assistant
Ann Taylor
Associate Dean for School and Community Partnerships
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