What are the responsibilities and job description for the Postdoctoral Research Associate - Patton Group position at usm?
Special Instructions to Applicants
Complete applications require a 1) cover letter summarizing the
candidate’s research experience and interest in the position, 2) a curriculum
vitae and 2) contact information for three references. Review of applications will begin immediately and will
continue until the position has been filled.
Job Summary
A Postdoctoral
Research Associate position is immediately available on Prof. Derek Patton’s research
team in the School of Polymer Science and Engineering at the University of Southern
Mississippi. The candidate will take a leading role in the development of biobased building blocks
for reprocessable polymeric materials. This project is collaborative with the
University of Delaware and the US Army DEVCOM Chemical Biological Center.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Synthesis of monomers (epoxides, cyclic carbonates, acrylates) from bioderived building blocks
- Synthesis of polymer thermoplastics and/or thermosets via various polymerization and processing techniques
- Characterization of monomers and polymer materials by standard methods, including NMR, FTIR, GPC, TGA, DSC, DMA, mechanical testing, etc.
- Disseminate key results through project reports, peer-reviewed publications, and conference presentations
- Engage in creative problem solving, planning and execution of projects, and the development of research proposals
- Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety (EHS) protocols.
- Mentor and train graduate and undergraduate students, and manage laboratory equipment and processes
- Collaborate effectively in a team environment with a wide range of colleagues.
- Comply with laboratory environmental, health and safety requirements
- Maintain adherence to scientific ethics and best practices.
- Performs other duties as assigned
