Postdoctoral Researcher

Job Title

Postdoctoral Researcher

Agency
Prairie View A&M University

Department
Center For Energy And Environmental Sustainability

Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate

Job Location
Prairie View, Texas

Job Type
Staff

The Postdoctoral Researcher will support research in the Bioenergy research thrust as well as new Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) research in the Center for Energy & Environmental Sustainability (CEES), a NSF-funded and Texas A&M University System-recognized center at Prairie View A&M University. The candidate is expected to have the necessary background and be responsible for all the tasks related to catalytic conversion of cellulosic biomass to Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) research.

This position is funded by a grant or restricted funds. Continued employment is contingent on the renewal of grant or restricted funding.

The salary is determined in accordance with the University's compensation structure and will be commensurate with the candidates' education and experience, within the assigned salary range for this position.

Responsibilities:

• Synthesis and characterization of catalysts and testing catalysts for the conversion of cellulosic biomass to hydrocarbon biocrude oils and biofuels.
• Develop proposals for funding, write journal articles and supervise and mentor graduate and undergraduate students with research projects.
• Identify appropriate standard techniques for research and maintain detailed records of data for all the work done in the Center.
• Install, operate, maintain, and repair, as needed, the computers, software, and research equipment.
• Participate in the Center's educational and outreach activities, including workshops and seminars
• Assist with all the necessary reports and cataloging of records and other related tasks.
• Conduct a comprehensive literature review on the topics related to aviation fuels from biomass and other feedstocks and other research areas as needed.
• Perform other duties as needed to assist the center director and the research team.

Required Education and Experience:

• Ph.D. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or related field.
• No prior experience required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of laboratory chemical synthesis and use of chemical analysis instruments.
• Knowledge of computers and computer software related to the position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experiences in use IR, UV-Vis, GC-MS, HPLC and NMR instruments.
• Experiences in use of OriginLab Graphing & Analysis software.

Job Posting Close Date:
Until Filled

Required Attachments:

Resume or Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter

Application Submission Guidelines:

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