Postdoctoral Research Associate

Available Title(s):

306-YN_FACULTY - Postdoctoral Research Associate

Business Title:

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Employee Type:

Faculty (+) (Fixed Term)

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

12 Month

Position Details:

Summary of Duties:

Develop an analytical strategy to characterize pyrolysis oils (monomeric and oligomeric fractions) and a methodology to describe pyrolysis oils in terms of a finite number of chemical compounds. Use that methodology to analyze pyrolysis oils. Propose new structures to unknown pyrolysis oil oligomeric fractions and estimate their chemical properties. Work on the creation of databases with the properties of pyrolysis oil compounds. Use the bio-oil description and the data base to estimate the physico-chemical properties of pyrolysis oils.

Required Qualifications:

• PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biological Systems Engineering, or related fields.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Capacity to use Density Functional Theory and/or Molecular dynamic calculations to study complex liquids.  

• Capacity to program in Pyton

• Expertise in the use of advanced spectroscopy tools (example, NMR, FTIR, FT-ICR-MS) for the analysis of pyrolysis oils and its oligomeric fractions

Additional Information:

Area/College:

College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS)

Department Name:

Biological Systems Engineering

City, State, Zip:

Pullman, WA 99164-6120

Department Link:

https://bsyse.wsu.edu/

Annual Salary:

$55,000.00 - $68,000.00

In accordance with RCW 49.58.110 , the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination.
WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts.
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Overtime Eligibility:

This position is eligible for overtime.

FTE:

100%

Temporary End Date:

This is a temporary position expected to end on February 28, 2025. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment.

Posting Close Date:

The posting close date has been extended. Applicants must submit their completed application by March 17, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.
Background Check:

This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34 , engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need.  A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

Application Instructions:

Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. External candidates, please upload all documents in the “Resume/CV” section of your application. Internal candidates, please upload all documents in the “Resume/Cover Letter” section of your application.
Required Documents:

1) Resume

2) Cover Letter

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