Professional Aide

Position Summary(Basic Job Function)

This is a temporary or an on-call position. Provides professional support. Responsibilities may include general business, science, medical, agricultural or other professional support functions. Term: Temps can work two (2) nine (9) month terms with a week break in service in between and at the end of the second term terminate for three (3) months or switch to an on-call. On-Call allowed to work 1039 hours in any twelve (12) month period.

Unit Position Summary

The Center for Reincarnating Polymers for the Circular Economy is searching to fill an on-call postdoc position. Responsibilities include conducting independent and collaborative research at the intersection of polymer science, reaction engineering, and sustainability, designing and executed experimental and modeling studies focused on the chemical recycling of polyethylene terephthalate (PET), developing mechanistic insights, kinetic models, and process simulations to enable scalable, circular solutions for plastic waste, and writing detailed standard operating procedures (SOPs) on the processes used. 

Desired Qualifications

PhD in chemical engineering

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 Application Materials

CV

Special Instructions

NA

Work Hours

ON-CALL

Website

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

Summary of Health Risks

working with hazardous materials

Remote Work Statement

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.