Post Doctoral Associate

Rutgers University • Piscataway, NJ

29d

About The Position

This position involved research and development work on a carbon dot technology. The work requires knowledge of materials synthesis, polymer and carbon material properties, materials analysis, and characterization. Additionally, assistance in mentoring undergraduate and graduate students, writing project reports, and dissemination of the R&D results via papers and presentations is part of the role. Percentage Of Time - 60% 1. Research and development- Assisting in the development of a new carbon dot technology to convert plastic crystalline materials using carbon dot intermediates. Duties will include materials synthesis, polymer and carbon materials processing and characterization, optimization of process yield and increasing process volume, and investigating the detailed mechanisms behind each process step. Percentage Of Time- 20% 2. Dissemination of research results- Duties will include writing of research reports and dissemination of research results and activities to TechAdvance and industry partners. The postdoc will be expected to publish the research in peer-reviewed journals and present the research results and progress at weekly meetings. Percentage Of Time- 20% 3. Mentoring undergraduate and graduate students- Duties will include training and oversight of undergraduate and graduate students in carbon dot synthesis, materials characterization, research design and troubleshooting, and technical writing.

Requirements

• PhD in Materials Science and Engineering or related fields.
• Knowledge of materials synthesis, polymer and carbon material properties, materials analysis, and characterization.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with polymer and carbon nanomaterials synthesis, processing, and characterization.
• Strong technical writing and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the development of a new carbon dot technology to convert plastic crystalline materials using carbon dot intermediates.
• Materials synthesis
• Polymer and carbon materials processing and characterization
• Optimization of process yield and increasing process volume
• Investigating the detailed mechanisms behind each process step
• Writing of research reports
• Dissemination of research results and activities to TechAdvance and industry partners
• Publish the research in peer-reviewed journals
• Present the research results and progress at weekly meetings
• Training and oversight of undergraduate and graduate students in carbon dot synthesis, materials characterization, research design and troubleshooting, and technical writing.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees