Research Associate-Fixed Term

Position Summary

The department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science is seeking applications for fixed-term Research Associates any of the following areas:

1. molecular and cellular bioengineering
2. green energy
3. energy storage
4. electrochemistry and catalyst
5. polymer science

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Doctorate -chemical engineering, bioscience, materials science, or a closely related field.

Minimum Requirements

Candidates must have an earned PhD in chemical engineering, bioscience, materials science, or a closely related field.

Desired Qualifications

Other qualifications include strong leadership and interpersonal skills, excellent written and oral communication skills, an ability to work in a collaborative research environment, and to assist in the preparation of proposals.

Required Application Materials

Applicants must submit the following materials:

1. Detailed resume
2. Cover letter
3. Contact information for at least 3 professional references

Special Instructions

Review of applications will begin on 10/15/2024 and continue until the position is filled.

Review of Applications Begins On

10/15/2024

Website

https://engineering.msu.edu/about/departments/chems

Department Statement

The Chemical Engineering and Materials Science (CHEMS) department comprises 31 tenure-system faculty members, three teaching faculty, and approximately 480 graduate and undergraduate students. Both the Material Science Engineering (MSE) and Chemical Engineering (CHE) programs offer degrees at the BS, MS, and PhD levels. Faculty in the department engage in instruction and perform cutting-edge research in a variety of areas including biomaterials, biomolecular engineering, catalysis, computational modeling, diamond and carbon-based electronics, electrochemical systems, electric vehicles, energy systems, lightweight metals, machine learning and artificial intelligence, advanced structural alloys, materials for energy conversion and storage, nanomaterials, polymers, polymer composites, renewable chemicals, and semiconductors. Shared research facilities are available across campus for carrying out state-of-the-art experimental and computational studies in MSE, CHE, and related disciplines.

MSU Statement

Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.