Job Details
Research Associate
The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Research Associate.
Position Details
Location
Hattiesburg
118 College Drive
Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001
United States
Division
Polymer Science and Engineering
Position Type
Staff
Employment Status
Part Time
Grant Funded
Yes
Salary Range
45.00 - 60.00
Posting Close Date
September 1, 2024
Job Summary:Research associate to work on material synthesis,materials characterization, and data analysis. Assist to manage various researchactivities in the group.
Primary JobDuties and Responsibilities:
- Synthesis and functionalization of commodity polymers.
- Characterize the morphology and property of polymers and their derived functional inoragnics
- Prepare publications, proposals, and oral and written reports.
- Travel to user facilities, national labs, and national conferences.
Minimum Qualifications:B.S. degree in polymer science andengineering, chemical engineering, chemistry, material science and engineeringor closely related discipline. The candidate needs to have experience inpolymer physics and engineering. The candidate is expected to be self-motivatedand capable of working collaboratively in a team environment.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA):- Solid fundamental knowledge in polymer physics and engineering. Ability to process and characterize polymer materials.
- Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpretthe complex polymer science manuscripts.Ability to respond effectively to sensitive scientific inquiries andmitigate research sponsor concerns. Ability to write scientific articles andprepare/deliver speeches from original research in an innovative style.Ability to make effective and persuasivespeeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to programmanagers, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
Preferred QualificationsPh.D/ degree in polymer science and engineering, chemical engineering, chemistry, material science and engineering or closely related discipline. Experience in one or more of the following experiment techniques would be preferred: polyolefin functionalization and characterization
About The University of Southern Mississippi Since our founding in 1910, The University of SouthernMississippi has remained dedicated to preparingstudents for success. We deliver programs to more than 13,000 studentsin Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across theMississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. Weare a community-engaged Carnegie R1 university, earning distinction as one ofthe nation's leading research institutions.
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As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer/Americans with Disabilities Act institution, The University of Southern Mississippi encourages minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply.