Research Associate-Fixed Term

  • East Lansing, Michigan, United States
  • Packaging 10002634
  • Area of Interest: Agriculture
  • Area of Interest: Engineers/Architects
  • Area of Interest: Research/Scientific
  • Full Time/Part Time: Full Time (90-100%)
  • Group: Fixed Term Academic Staff
  • Union/Non-Union: Non-Union

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  • Faculty/Academic Staff
  • Opening on: Sep 26 2024
  • Closing at: Sep 26 2026 - 23:55 EDT
  • Salary Commensurate with Experience
  • College Of Agriculture And Nat Resources
  • 992619

Working/Functional Title

Research Associate position in Packaging

Position Summary

Dr. Qiang Yang in the School of Packaging at Michigan State University seeks a research associate to work on lignocellulose fractionation.

The primary responsibility of the research associate is to design, develop, and perform experiments and disseminate research results through publications and conferences.

In addition, the research associate will be expected to assist in writing research proposals and mentoring one graduate student and contribute to laboratory maintenance.

The research associate will develop innovative energy-efficient and atmospheric-pressure lignocellulose fractionation platforms that stabilize and functionalize carbohydrates and lignin.

The position is initially for one year and is potentially renewable up to three years, depending upon satisfactory performance.

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 -Pulping, Polymer Chemistry, Material Science Engineering, or related fields.

Minimum Requirements

  • Experience in the process design and optimization of lignocellulose fractionation and the products (cellulose, hemicellulose, sugars and their derivatives, lignin) separation (e.g., HPLC, TLC) and characterization (e.g., 2D-HSQC NMR, GPC, XRD, SEM, Raman, FTIR) techniques.

 

Desired Qualifications

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Required Application Materials

 

This position is available immediately.

Please submit the following application materials online at careers.msu.edu

  1. a cover letter,
  2. a full resume/CV with a detailed publication list
  3. names and contact information for three references

Special Instructions

 

For more information, please contact Dr. Qiang Yang (yangqi22@msu.edu).

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

A background check is required for employment.

Review of Applications Begins On

10/11/2024

Website

www.packaging.msu.edu

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.

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