Details **Open Date** 06/12/2024 **Requisition Number** PRN38854B **Job Title** Post Doc Res Assoc **Working Title** Polymer Chemistry Post Doc Res Assoc **Job Grade** A00 **FLSA Code** Administrative **Patient Sensitive Job Code?** No **Standard Hours per Week** 40 **Full Time or Part Time?** Full Time **Shift** Day **Work Schedule Summary** 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday **VP Area** Academic Affairs **Department** 00067 - Material Science and Engineer **Location** Campus **City** Salt Lake City, UT **Type of Recruitment** External Posting **Pay Rate Range** 50000 to 65000 **Close Date** **Open Until Filled** Yes **Job Summary** The Wang Research Group in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Utah is looking to recruit a postdoctoral researcher. This federally project is focused on high performance, chemically recyclable polymer matrix for carbon fiber reinforced polymer materials. This is an exceptional opportunity for a candidate with a strong polymer chemistry background to break new ground in applied polymer material research, and build a research program that can launch their independent career. Since 2022, the Wang group has innovated several new fronts in the sustainability of polymer networks, including recent publications on Polymer Chemistry, ACS Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering, and ACS Materials Letters. See wang.mse.utah.edu for more information **Responsibilities** The successful candidate will master synthesizing new monomers and polymers, optimizing their properties, and targeting their performances in electronic devices. Work safely and independently in a wet laboratory setting. Plan and execute research in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. Communicate scientific results effectively, both in oral presentations and high-impact publications. Maintain the laboratory a safe, organized, and welcoming workplace. **Minimum Qualifications** **Preferences** Must have obtained a PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, or closely related areas. Strong record of quality peer-reviewed publications. Experience in chemical synthesis related to esters, amides, imides, acrylates, and epoxides. Excellent communication skills in a diverse team of graduate students, undergraduate students, and postdoctoral researchers. **Type** Benefited Staff **Special Instructions Summary** Please include your Curriculum Vitae and a Research Statement (2 page about past research and 1 page about future directions) **Additional Information** The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). 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