美国阿肯色大学化学工程博士后招聘

Job Title:  Research Associate
Job Number:  1071336 (Ref.#. Y11203)
Date Posted:  06/10/2011
Application Deadline:  7/15/2011

Job Description
Department: Ralph E. Martin Department of Chemical Engineering (CHEG)

Closing Date: July 6, 2011 or until position is filled.

Annual Salary: $40,000 or commensurate to education and experience

Job Description: This research associate will work as part of a new research team focusing on membrane science and technology and the development of new advanced membranes. This person will be providing highly specialized expertise in the area of membrane surface modification and the development of surface modified membranes. This person will be expected to provide support and input for both faculty submitted research proposals and to submit proposals developed on their own to secure research funding. This person may also help to teach classes, give lectures, and help enhance the undergraduate and graduate research experiences in the department.

Minimum Qualifications: PhD in Chemistry/Chemical Engineering. Focus in polymer science and three years experience.

Preferred Qualifications: PhD in Chemistry/Chemical Engineering. Focus in polymer science and three years postdoctoral experience. The position requires significant experience with synthetic polymeric membranes and membrane based separation processes. In particular the researcher should have strong background in surface modification of membranes using methods such as UV initiated free radical polymerization, atom transfer radical polymerization, reversible addition-fragmentation chain transfer, etc. Moreover, the researcher should have experience with membranes for biomedical applications (e.g., protein isolation, bacteria and viruses capture). The candidate is expected to work on the development of new membranes and membrane surfaces for advanced bioseparations as well as water treatment applications. Experience supervising undergraduate and graduate students is preferred. The candidate will be expected to develop his or her own proposals for submissions to funding agencies.

Application: Interested candidates should submit their CV, a copy of official transcripts and three letters of recommendation to:

Dr. Ranil Wickramasinghe
Ralph E. Martin Department of Chemical Engineering
3202 Bell Engineering Center
1 University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR 72701
swickram@uark.edu

The University of Arkansas is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution. The University welcomes applications without regard to age, race, gender, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, veteran status or sexual orientation. Applicants must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States and subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
Contact:  Dr. Ranil Wickramasinghe
Ralph E. Martin Department of Chemical Engineering
University of Arkansas
3202 Bell Engineering Center
1 University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR 72701
United States
Phone: 4795755608
Fax: 4795757926
Email: swickramuark.edu
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