Postdoc Research Associate Jobs in McKinney, TX (NOW HIRING)

Title: Postdoctoral Research Assoc

Employee Classification: Postdoctoral Research Assoc

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

SubDivision-Department: UNT-College of Science

Department: UNT-Chemistry-121200

Job Location: Denton

Salary: Compensation is competitive and commensurate with the candidate's qualifications, experience, and discipline, in accordance with university guidelines and available funding.

FTE: 1.00

Retirement Eligibility: ORP Eligible

About Us - Values Overview

Department Summary

The Ma research lab has been focusing on the development of advanced functional porous materials including metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), covalent organic frameworks (COFs), and porous organic polymers (POPs) for energy, biological, environmental-related applications with over 400 papers published thus far including more than 100 publications in top journals such as Nature Nature Synthesis, Nature Commun.J. Am. Chem. Soc.Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. Science Adv.ChemAdv. Mater.ACS Cent. Sci. After staying at the University of South Florida for ten years, Dr. Shengqian Ma moved to the University of North Texas as the Robert A. Welch Chair in Chemistry in August 2020. The Ma Lab at the University of North Texas was newly renovated in January 2022 with over 3000 square feet and has purchased a large number of new instruments/facilities to facilitate the research in porous materials such as Rigaku SmartLab X Powder X-ray Diffractometer, Rigaku XtaLAB Synergy-I Single Crystal X-ray Diffractometer, JOEL SEM, DRIFTS, Micromeritics ASAP2020, ASAP2020 Plus, 3FLEX Gas Sorption Analyzer, HPVA-II High-Pressure Gas Sorption Apparatus, DVS Vapor Sorption apparatus, Maruun LabMaster Glove box, Solvent Purification System, Millipore water purifier. To learn more about the Ma Lab at the University of North Texas, please visit the Ma Research Website: https://sites.chemistry.unt.edu/~sqma/.
UNT has a highly diverse campus with a wide range of languages spoken in addition to English. We welcome candidates who have experience with HSI/MSIs and/or who speak Spanish, Vietnamese, American Sign Language, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin and other variations), Arabic, Tagalog, Farsi, French, or/and Yoruba.

Position Overview

The position encompasses the design/synthesis/functionalization of COF materials for catalysis and fabrication of COF membranes for water treatment (e.g. PFAF removal) and extraction of critical metals (e.g. lithium, gallium, platinum group metals, rare earth metals).

Minimum Qualifications

Ph.D. in chemistry, materials science or chemical engineering
Strong background in COF design and synthesis (particularly design/synthesis of organic monomers)
Strong communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred background in fabrication of COF/POP membranes
Experience in electrodialysis and nano-fluidic membranes is desirable
Experience in catalysis would be beneficial

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Job Duties

• Plan and execute experiments
• Contribute to training and supervision of graduate and undergraduate students
• Help to maintain laboratory equipment
• Contribute to writing proposals and papers

Work Schedule

Varies based upon assignment

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. 

Benefits

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EEO Statement

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