Postdoctoral Researcher

University of Kansas, United States

Updated: about 2 months ago
Location: Lawrence, KANSAS

27156BR

Ctr Enviro Benefical Catalysis


Position Overview

The KU Center for Environmentally Beneficial Catalysis (CEBC) has a postdoctoral researcher opening to work on federally funded and/or industry-sponsored research projects. 

Applications for a postdoctoral scientist will be reviewed for consideration for a one-year research position (with possible extension based on performance and availability of funding). The research projects may involve one or more of the following topical areas: 

  • Design, synthesis, and characterization of heterogeneous catalysts for a wide variety of chemistries; 
  • Reaction engineering, including detailed modeling and experimental characterization of novel reactor designs, multi-phase catalytic systems, electrocatalytic systems, and complex reaction kinetics; 
  • Engineering tunable solvents (e.g., supercritical fluids, gas-expanded liquids, and ionic liquids) as reaction media or for energy-efficient separations; 
  • Advanced spectroscopic measurements and. if applicable, surface science, including development of in situ or operando experiments. 

    • Job Description

    70% - Conduct research spanning from initial proof-of-concept through the optimized bench scale catalytic process, adequate for performing detailed environmental impact and economic evaluations. 

    20% - Actively engage in interdisciplinary collaborations, communicating frequently with research groups and researchers in private industry. Provide mentoring for graduate and undergraduate students, and other postdoctoral researchers as needed. 

    5% - Publish and report the results of CEBC research at professional meetings and assist CEBC and KU in securing intellectual property rights on inventions. 

    5% - Participate in professional development and educational outreach programs of CEBC; e.g., safety, recruiting, procurement, diversity, and service activities, seminars, committees, etc.


    Position Requirements

    Work location statements - This position is required to work on-site. 


    Required Qualifications

  • Ph.D. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or closely related discipline earned within the past five years. 
  • Strong research history in a field or fields related to research areas listed. 
  • Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills. 
  • Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a research team. 

    • 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 of the appointment will be extended to its full duration. 


    Preferred Qualifications

  • Substantial experience working as a member of a research team, particularly in projects related to biomass conversions (chemo-catalytic), catalytic oxidations, hydroformylation, hydrogenolysis, ozonolysis, electrocatalytic reduction, and solid acid catalysis. 
  • Experience in mentoring other researchers (typically at the undergraduate or masters level). 
  • Novel research proposal development, presentation and execution, including evaluating and summarizing the state-of-the-art in a particular area. 

    • Contact Information to Applicants

    Nancy Crisp, [email protected]


    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 February 23, 2024 and will continue until a qualified pool of applicants has been identified. 


    Advertised Salary Range

    $55,000 commensurate with skills and experience


    Application Review Begins

    23-Feb-2024


    Anticipated Start Date

    28-Apr-2024


    Primary Campus

    University of Kansas Lawrence Campus


    Employee Class

    U-Unclassified Professional Staff


    Work Schedule

    8am-5pm Monday- Friday (40 hours/week)


    Conditions of Employment

    Contingent on Funding, Limited Term


    Work Location Assignment

    On-Site


    Disclaimer

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