RenuMAT (Renewable Upcycling, Materials and Asphalt Technologies) Team
Our team is comprised of creative, highly-skilled innovators who are engaged in research and technology development. This position is for a senior team member who will be involved with chemically upcycling wastes or undervalued feedstocks to produce new sustainable materials for the asphalt industry.
The focus of the Lead Scientist will include:
 Generating new ideas and collaborating with the research team to expand research capabilities
 Investigating new approaches for chemically upcycling wastes or undervalued feedstocks
 Propose creative low-cost chemistries, experimental design and implementation
 Chemical characterization of products through multiple methods, reaction mechanism investigations, and materials balance determination to help guide techno economic analysis and environmental impacts
 Review literature, write reports, assisting in writing proposals, and authoring peer-reviewed publications (when appropriate)
 Organizing and directing project activities and coordinating the efforts of a project team
 Supervising, interpreting and reviewing the applicability and accuracy of data and providing feedback to clients and project staff
 Planning, designing, coordinating, and controlling the progress of project work and communicating the progress to clients and senior management
The ideal candidate will have a PhD in Chemistry, or closely related field, with a strong background in synthetic organic chemistry or polymer chemistry. Experience in petroleum, coal, biomass, green chemistry, thermochemical/chemical conversion (liquefaction or extraction), asphalt or with producing asphalt products (or asphalt formation) is desirable.
Individuals will thrive in this position if they have a passion for innovation and problem solving, a desire to engage in a team-oriented culture, are detail-oriented, and possess strong verbal and written communication skills. Team members who excel in this position will have opportunities for future growth.
Starting Salary Range: $85,000 to $90,000 per year
We offer a comprehensive benefit package, including generous paid time off, flexible schedules, and tuition waivers for one free class at the University of Wyoming each semester. Our package includes a retirement plan (with an 8% employer contribution after one year and options to contribute to a supplemental plan), insurance (medical, dental, vision, and life) and an employee assistance program.
Submit resume and cover letter to Michelle Holmes, Human Resources Manager, by email at mholmes1@uwyo.edu. Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Prefer availability to start by July 1, 2023.
WRI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

I am reaching out to you regarding the search for a suitable candidate for the position of Assistant Professor of Chemistry at Texas A&M University-San Antonio. Applicants should have a specialization in Analytical Chemistry, teaching experience, and some postdoctoral experience. This is a tenure track position.

I would very much appreciate your encouragement to those in your circle who meet the qualifications to apply for the position of: Assistant Professor of Chemistry at Texas A&M University-San Antonio. The 9-month salary is in the range indicated in the College and University Professional Association (CUPA) salary data. Summer teaching is generally available and many of our STEM faculty have been successful in securing federal grants.

We are building a new university from the ground up; we are 13 years young. Currently we have 4 chemistry faculty. Everyone that joins us will leave their imprint on this institution. Further, San Antonio is a great city to live and raise a family, with affordable living costs.

We will also consider applications from established researchers desiring a change in their career in preparation for a different phase in their lives. They will leave a lasting legacy in shaping a new university serving primarily first-generation students in the San Antonio-Austin region of South-Central Texas.

I would greatly appreciate your assistance. Thank you and best regards.

Bala

M.K. Balasubramanya

Professor and Chair, Dept of Mathematical, Physical, and

Engineering Sciences &

Director of Innovation and Industry Partnerships

Texas A&M University-San Antonio

1 University Way

San Antonio, Texas 78224

Phone: (210) 784-2224

mbalasub@tamusa.edu

The Advanced Technology and Manufacturing Institute (ATAMI) invites applicants for a full-time (1.0 FTE), 12-month chemist to support our Continuous Flow Processing Facility. Posting #P06872UF. Closes June 7.

Research Chemist

GS-1320-12/13

Salary Range of $82,830 – $128,043 per year

Announcement Open: May 23, 2023 through June 21, 2023

The incumbent is a Research Chemist in the National Center for Agricultural Utilization Research, Bio-Oils Research (BOR) Unit in Peoria, Illinois. The overall mission of BOR is to conduct basic and applied research on chemical, physical, and biochemical modification of new crop oils, gums, proteins, and other plant components to develop new industrial and value-added commercial products. The incumbent is responsible for conducting basic and applied research to develop new commercial technologies, processes, and biobased products for various markets including lubricant additives; lubricant base oils; and chemical additives. Incumbent will develop a stakeholder base to advocate for enhancing ARS research programs and to enable commercialization of new biobased products.

U.S. Citizenship is required. For further information and complete application instructions, go to the

USAJobs Web site: https://www.usajobs.gov/ and refer to announcement number

ARS-D23MWA-11958155-HCL. Applications must be received by the closing date of June 21, 2023.

Contacts:    Application procedure: Heather Lee at Heather.Lee@usda.gov or 301-504-1410

Scientific information: Dr. Steven Cermak at Steven.Cermak@usda.gov or 309-681-6233

USDA/ARS is an equal opportunity employer and provider