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Ctr Enviro Benefical Catalysis
Position Overview
The KU Center for Environmentally Beneficial Catalysis (CEBC) is accepting applications for postdoctoral research appointments for anticipated sponsored projects in collaboration with ADM. Postdocs will work predominantly in the ADM Lawrence Lab located at the KU Innovation Park. Projects are designed to afford close interaction of the postdocs with ADM research scientists/engineers between the ADM Lawrence Lab and the corporate research center in Decatur, IL.
Applications for postdoctoral scientists will be reviewed for consideration for a one-year appointment. After 6 months, extension of the contract for an additional year will be considered based upon satisfactory performance and available funding. The specific nature of the planned research projects is proprietary but may involve one or more of the five topical areas listed below. Ideal candidates will have in-depth expertise in one or more of these said areas and will be able to effectively collaborate with team members working in the other adjacent focal areas.
Job Description
90% Plan, propose, and conduct laboratory research spanning from initial proof-of-concept through the optimized bench scale catalytic process, adequate for performing detailed environmental impact and economic evaluations.
5% Participate in CEBC’s Lab Safety program and other professional development and educational outreach activities.
5% Prepare reports of the results for the project sponsor, publications, and assist in securing intellectual property rights on inventions.
Position Requirements
Work location statement – This position is required to work on-site.
Required Qualifications
NOTE: To be appointed at the Postdoctoral Researcher title, it is necessary to have the PhD conferred at the time of hire. Appointments made without a diploma or certified transcript indicating an earned doctorate are conditional hires and are appointed on an interim basis not to exceed 6-months. Upon verification of degree the appointment will be extended to its full duration.
Preferred Qualifications
Additional Candidate Instruction
Only complete application packages submitted online will be considered. A complete application includes online application form, resume, cover letter, names and contact information for three professional references.
Review of applications will begin on November 3, 2023 and continue until a qualified pool of applicants is identified.
Advertised Salary Range
$55,000 commensurate with skills and experience.
Application Review Begins
03-Nov-2023
Anticipated Start Date
08-Jan-2024
Primary Campus
University of Kansas Lawrence Campus
Employee Class
U-Unclassified Professional Staff
Work Schedule
8-5 M-F; 40 hrs/wk
Conditions of Employment
Contingent on Funding, Limited Term
Work Location Assignment
On-Site
Disclaimer
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