Position Description

Professor Jennifer Lu in Chemical and Materials Engineering is looking for a junior specialist to assist with the following:

• Perform electroplating of redox centers and related experiments, along with material characterization.
• Analyze experimental results, review relevant literature, and collaborate with Dr. Lu to refine and improve synthesis procedures.
• Attend and actively participate in regular weekly meetings with Dr. Lu.
• Maintain laboratory instruments and ensure full compliance with laboratory safety protocols.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• A bachelors degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in organic synthesis and polymer synthesis.
• Familiarity with material characterization techniques (e.g., spectroscopy, chromatography, thermal analysis).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Additional Qualifications

• Experience maintaining potentiostat equipment.
• Knowledge of laboratory safety protocols and best practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a research team.

Application Requirements

Document Requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter (Optional)
• Authorization to Release Information Form - As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct. 'Misconduct' means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, as defined by the employer. Required Authorization of Information Release may be found here. Please complete, sign, and upload the required Authorization of Information Release to your application.

Apply link: https://aprecruit.ucmerced.edu/JPF02046

Help contact: aday5@ucmerced.edu

Position Description

Professor Jennifer Lu in Chemical and Materials Engineering is looking for a junior specialist to assist with the following:

• Perform electroplating of redox centers and related experiments, along with material characterization.
• Analyze experimental results, review relevant literature, and collaborate with Dr. Lu to refine and improve synthesis procedures.
• Attend and actively participate in regular weekly meetings with Dr. Lu.
• Maintain laboratory instruments and ensure full compliance with laboratory safety protocols.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• A bachelors degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in organic synthesis and polymer synthesis.
• Familiarity with material characterization techniques (e.g., spectroscopy, chromatography, thermal analysis).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Additional Qualifications

• Experience maintaining potentiostat equipment.
• Knowledge of laboratory safety protocols and best practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a research team.

Application Requirements

Document Requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter (Optional)
• Authorization to Release Information Form - As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct. 'Misconduct' means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, as defined by the employer. Required Authorization of Information Release may be found here. Please complete, sign, and upload the required Authorization of Information Release to your application.

Apply link: https://aprecruit.ucmerced.edu/JPF02046

Help contact: aday5@ucmerced.edu