Welch Foundation Undergraduate Chemist Summer 2026
Sul Ross State University•Del Rio, TX
•Onsite
About The Position
Undergraduate researchers are needed to perform a chemistry research project supported by the External Research Grants of SRSU. The students will synthesize and characterize new transition metal oxides or fluorides as new optical materials through several apparatus and spectroscopic instruments (Hydrothermal Autoclaves Method, Conventional Solid-State Method, Powder XRD, IR, UV-visible DRS, TGA & DSC, and EDX). The structures of newly synthesized oxides or fluorides will be determined by single crystal diffractometry and their structures are also refined and visualized.
Requirements
- Perform a chemistry research project.
- Synthesize and characterize new transition metal oxides or fluorides as new optical materials.
- Utilize apparatus and spectroscopic instruments including Hydrothermal Autoclaves Method, Conventional Solid-State Method, Powder XRD, IR, UV-visible DRS, TGA & DSC, and EDX.
- Determine structures of newly synthesized oxides or fluorides by single crystal diffractometry.
- Refine and visualize structures of newly synthesized oxides or fluorides.
Responsibilities
- Keep the safety rules of the chemistry laboratory.
- Participate in training on chemistry lab equipment operation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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