Postdoctoral Researcher

Job Summary:

Perform research on polymer upcycling to liquid, gas, and solid products.

Job Responsibilities:

50% Conducting experiments and analyzing results on waste polymer upcycling to liquid, gas and solid products.

30% Synthesis and characterization of catalysts to use in polymer upcycling experiments.

20% Supervision of undergraduate student workers who will assist in the experimentation. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or related field

Preferred Qualifications:

4+ years of experience as a Graduate Assistant in a research laboratory in obtaining the PhD degree in Chemical Engineering or closely related field.

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university’s ability to employ individuals in certain positions.