What are the responsibilities and job description for the Visiting Assistant Research Scientist, Engineering - ISGS/PRI position at illinois?
Duties & Responsibilities
- Research
• Design, assemble, operate, and maintain experimental equipment and facilities.
• Participate in activities related to the synthesis of graphene oxide, reduced graphene oxide, highly porous functionalized activated carbon, graphitic carbons, and other carbon-based materials from coal or other precursors.
• Perform extensive characterization of materials by surface area and pore size distribution, particle size analysis, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, scanning and transmission electron microscopy, Raman spectroscopy, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, NMR spectroscopy, and other analytical methods.
• Supervise, mentor, and lead undergraduate students, graduate students, and hourly employees to achieve success and foster a culture of innovation and high-level performance at both individual and organizational levels. This includes task assignments, scheduling, ongoing performance management with coaching and feedback and travel approval. - Research – Data Analysis/Interpretation
• Document, interpret, and analyze experimental data.
• Prepare standard operating procedures and other laboratory safety documents, monitor laboratory safety procedures, and act as the group laboratory safety lead. - Research - Publications
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and journal manuscripts. Conduct literature survey.
• Participate in and contribute to the preparation of research proposals for external funding. Perform experiments for obtaining preliminary data. - Outreach and Other
• Contribute in the areas of education, outreach, and/or other service to the Survey, PRI, the University of Illinois, and the state of Illinois.
• Keep abreast of developments in this discipline.
• Perform other duties as needed in order to further the mission and goals of the Survey, PRI, and University.