Job Description
Research Chemist (Temporary) About the Opportunity Job Summary:
We are seeking a research chemist to support research focused on the design, synthesis, and characterization of novel 2-dimensional polymers in Northeastern University's Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Complex, Boston Campus. Our laboratory values diversity and expects all lab members to foster a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment. The duties and responsibilities for this position may include, but are not limited to:
- Design, synthesize, and purify hexafunctional benzene monomers
- Design, polymerize, and characterize novel two-dimensional polymers, e.g., graphimine, graphamid, and related structures, for high performance applications
- Develop strong working relationships with U.S. Army Research Laboratory scientist collaborators
- Provide meticulous documentation, analyses, and summaries of results
- Foster a safe, collaborative environment
- Develop and write reports, publications, and grants
- Attend and participate in research meetings/seminars
- Participate in career development training workshops/sessions and networking opportunities for research and mentoring
- Guide and mentor graduate or undergraduate students, including participation in training to improve these skills as needed
- Learn and apply novel periodic extensional flow polymerization processing
- Learn and apply advanced 2-D polymer characterization techniques
The research chemist will have the opportunity to meet government decision-makers and learn directly from them about the role of scientific research in addressing complex, real-world needs. Furthermore, the research chemist will have the opportunity to learn how research products transition from the proof-of-concept stage to integrated production systems. It is expected that the research chemist will develop and execute a career development plan in coordination with the PI.
Minimum Qualifications:
Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Must have a Ph.D. in chemistry or equivalent expertise with demonstrated accomplishments in organic synthesis, separations, and structural characterization using modern techniques, e.g. Schlenk line, chromatography, NMR, FTIR, XRD techniques; Must be a highly motivated, innovative chemist, with demonstrated excellence in research and experience in polymer chemistry and material science. Must be team-oriented, with a proven track-record of natural leadership. This position requires excellent communication skills, both interpersonal and scientific, oral, and written. Must be able to undertake full-time research. All candidates should describe how they support a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment inside and outside the laboratory.
Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities
1. Assist in initiating, executing, and completing laboratory research and experiments
2. Prepare and write research papers, presentations, grant proposals, etc.
3. Laboratory management
4. Train graduate students
Position Type Temporary
Additional Information Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.
Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit for more information.
Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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About Northeastern University
Founded in 1898, Northeastern University is a private research university located in the heart of Boston. Northeastern is a leader in worldwide experiential learning, urban engagement, and interdisciplinary research that meets global and societal needs. Our broad mix of experience-based education programs?our signature cooperative education program, as well as student research, service learning, and global learning?build the connections that enable students to transform their lives. The University offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate programs leading to degrees through the doctorate in nine colleges and schools.
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