Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education · 6 hours ago
USDA-ARS Postdoctoral Research Chemical Engineering Fellowship
Peoria, IL
Full-time
Onsite
New GradThe Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education is offering a research opportunity with the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service. The role focuses on creating new catalytic materials and reactions to produce biofuels and chemicals, providing hands-on experience in synthesizing materials and collaborating with scientists.
Government Administration
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Learn about current methods for creating new catalytic materials and reactions to produce biofuels and chemicals
Gain hands-on experience related to synthesizing and characterizing catalytic materials
Collect and analyze data from different types of chemical reactors
Collaborate with scientists from a variety of disciplines
Prepare scientific manuscripts for publication
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing or have received a doctoral degree in Chemical Engineering/Chemistry or a related field
The degree must have been earned within the past four years or is currently pursuing and anticipated to receive by 3/31/2027
U.S. Citizen Only
Preferred
Experience with heterogenous catalysis, reaction engineering, and materials characterization would be favorable
Applicable skills include, but are not limited to: catalyst synthesis, performing chemical reactions in both batch and flow reactors, monitoring reaction products using various methods (e.g. GC, GC-MS, HPLC)
Benefits
Proof of health insurance is required for participation in this program.
Health insurance can be obtained through ORISE.
Company
Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education
The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education is a U.S.
Founded in 1992
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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