Specific duties for the position are as follows:

1. Perform experimental measurements with state-of-the-art instrumentation, including but not limited: to gravimetric microbalances, volumetric view cells, high-pressure VLE and LLE apparatus, high-pressure density, viscosity apparatus, GC-MS, ICP-OES, potentiometric titrations, optical microscopy, and dynamic light scattering
2. Design and construct new laboratory experiments with a specific focus on VLE and LLE measurements and separations
3. Present oral and written technical results to industry partners to convey scientific progress
4. Assist in writing grant proposals to achieve funding goals for future research
5. Train new graduate students and research personnel on experimental methods
6. Mentor and train undergraduate students conducting research projects
7. Manage adjacent seed projects with undergraduate researchers
8. Assist with undergraduate teaching and grading

60% Research - Design and execution of experiments. These duties include carrying out original research relative to the laboratory mission. Perform experiments on an individual basis that pertain to current research topics in the department.

20% Reporting - Write reports and papers. Writes technical reports and scientific papers for peer reviewed journals. Additional responsibilities include assisting in the preparation grants/contracts and proposals for federal, state and charitable organizations and industrial clients.

15% Collaboration - Assist other laboratory members with experiments. Assist the principal investigator to provide experimental and technical supervision of one or more technicians, graduate student and/or post-doctoral researchers and/or fellows.

5% Laboratory protocol - Routine lab management. Ensuring systems are in place for efficient planning of lab supplies, records, and document management as well as experimental protocols and data, and coordination of good lab practices and lab safety.