Research Associate

Clarkson University • Potsdam, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Conduct research related to the assigned research project including planning, data collection, data analysis, writing and submitting project reports and publications. General Purpose: Conduct research under funded project Hire period for 12 months: June 1, 2026 to May 31, 2027

Requirements

• PhD degree in Analytical Chemistry, Electrochemistry, or Material Science with demonstrated experience in electrochemistry, analytical, materials and environmental chemistry.
• Demonstrated ability to perform electrochemical experiments, characterize materials systems, and develop sensing systems
• 2 years’ work experience in an analytical chemistry/electrochemistry/material science lab
• 2 years’ work experience with advanced manufacturing of materials and sensing systems
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Supervision/mentoring skills for graduate and undergraduate students
• Fundamental knowledge and basic techniques in electrochemistry, material science and analytical chemistry.
• Documented excellent record of accomplishment of scholarly publications in the fields of sensing, electroanalytical chemistry and material science.
• Experimental skills and theoretical/practical knowledge in electrochemistry and the development of sensing systems required
• Knowledge with material characterization and analytical method development or equivalent.
• Strong written communication and presentation skills.
• Personal characteristics such as effective team player, dependability, integrity, flexibility, adaptability, enthusiasm, ability to take initiative.
• The ability to work effectively with team members.

Nice To Haves

• Strong record of scientific publications and independent research proposals
• Background in sensors, electrochemistry, materials and nanoscience
• Prior experience with mentoring undergraduates and graduate students
• At least 5 years’ experience in an analytical/material science/sensors lab
• Strong experience with the study of nanomaterial systems, especially functional polymers, metal and metal oxides
• Strong experience with the advanced manufacturing of sensors and sensing systems.

Responsibilities

• Performs experimental work as part of the assigned project
• Prepares reports and delivers presentations to sponsors
• Complies with any requirements of the awarding authority
• Makes detailed observations, analyses data and interprets results
• Presents findings in peer-reviewed articles and scientific and technical meetings
• Participates in grant writing activities and additional research opportunities
• Prepares activity reports and contributes to writing papers which summarize research findings for peer-reviewed journals
• Provides effective mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students
• Keeps updates on related subjects and professional issues, in particular, developments in the specific subject area

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees