Postdoctoral Researcher - 21811BR
Postdoctoral Researcher
Postdoctoral Researcher
Department:
Bioengineering Research Center
Location/Division:
University of Kansas Lawrence Campus
Work Location Assignment:
On-Site
Reg/Temp:
Regular
Employee Class:
U-Unclassified Professional Staff
Position Overview
The Institute for Bioengineering Research is currently seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher. This position will require a highly motivated individual to synthesize and develop novel polymers that can be functionalized with bioactive peptides. The project is highly cross-disciplinary and requires strong expertise in polymer design, synthesis and characterization. The successful candidate will synthesize and characterize novel polymers and organic macromolecules for regenerative biomaterials. A background in synthetic/polymer chemistry, chemical engineering, material science/engineering, or closely related field is required.
Job Description
80% Research:
15% Reports, Manuscript & Proposal Preparation:
5% Laboratory Maintenance:
- Synthesize and characterize novel materials (polymers, organic macromolecules) for reconstructive and regenerative biomaterials.
- Micro- and nanomaterial structure and property characterization and evaluation.
- Work in a team of undergraduates, graduate students, and postdocs in the lab.
15% Reports, Manuscript & Proposal Preparation:
- Maintain detailed records of data obtained in the laboratory.
- Prepare reports and manuscripts.
- Assist in proposal preparation.
5% Laboratory Maintenance:
- Maintain critical laboratory equipment.
- Maintain lab inventory.
- Oversee lab safety.
Position Requirements
- This position is required to work on-site.
Required Qualifications
- PhD in Polymer Chemistry, Polymer Synthesis, Chemical Engineering, Material Science, or closely related discipline.
- Experience effectively analyzing data and communicating in writing and orally, as evidenced in application materials and interview.
- Experience working effectively in a team environment.
- Experience with organic synthesis, polymer synthesis and characterization.
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong background in organic chemistry, polymer chemistry.
- Published peer-reviewed articles in polymer synthesis, characterization, and/or development of polymers for biomedical applications.
- One-year minimum experience with NMR to characterize organic compounds.
- One-year minimum experience using column chromatography for purification of organic compounds.
- Experience in nanomaterial design, development, and characterization for biomedical applications is preferred.
- Experience in peptide synthesis.
Additional Candidate Instructions
Only complete applications submitted online will be considered. A complete application includes online application, resume, cover letter, names and contact information for three professional references.
Application review will begin on May 1, 2022 and continue until a successful candidate has been identified. To ensure consideration, please apply by April 30, 2022.
Application review will begin on May 1, 2022 and continue until a successful candidate has been identified. To ensure consideration, please apply by April 30, 2022.
Contact Information to Applicants
Paulette Spencer, pspencer@ku.edu
Advertised Salary Range
$47,476.00
Work Schedule
M-F, 8-5pm
Application Review Begins
01-May-2022
Anticipated Start Date
01-Jun-2022