Job Title

Post-Doctoral Research Associate (AFOSR Project)

Agency

Texas A&M International University

Department

Dept, Biology & Chemistry

Proposed Minimum Salary

$4,583.34 monthly

Job Location

Laredo, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Job Summary

The Post-Doctoral Research Associate will conduct research on covalent functionalization of Mxenes, develop training materials/courses, and teach courses for the program). This is an AFOSR Project funded through the (Clarkson Aerospace Corporation) at Texas A&M International University (TAMIU).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Duties include conducting research on (grant subject matter) providing training, and teaching undergraduate or graduate courses at TAMIU.

• Conduct research on Mxenes.

• Provide training on synthesis and characterization of products.

• Teach courses on material science or related classes.

  This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

Additional Responsibilities

• Design and develop nanomaterials to address biomedical and environmental challenges.

• Covalently functionalize MXene including the preparation of various functionalized polymers and block-copolymers, polymer characterization, and spectroscopic studies.

Minimum Requirements

• Education - Doctorate degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Material Science or related field.

• Experience – Knowledge of nanomaterials, MXenes and other emerging 2D materials, and other related areas.

Preferred Education and Experience

• To conduct wet lab experiments, including setting up solid phase organic synthesis. Characterize organo-peptides using HPLC, LCMS, NMR.

• Covalent functionalization of nanomaterials using amide chemistry.

• Nanocomposite formulation- thermo-mechanical characteristic tests and applications.

Preference will be given to candidates who have:

• Prior experience in polymer synthesis and characterization.

• Prior experience with drug delivery systems or stimuli-responsive polymers is preferred but not required.

• Prior experience conducting research on solid phase synthesis.

• Characterization using instruments such as FTIR, Raman, SEM

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Word processing, spreadsheet and database applications.

Ability to:

• Conduct research on nanomaterials

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses.

• Provide training.

• Effectively communicate orally and in writing

• Interact professionally with University personnel, the general public, and students.

• Demonstrate strong planning and organizational skills.

• Multitask, prioritize, and work with deadlines.

• Maintain confidentiality.

Preferred Knowledge and Abilities

• Independently carrying out applications of synthesized nanomaterials.

• Work with collaborators on synthesis, writing reports, and analysis.

• Mentoring graduate and undergraduate students in the lab.

• Regular lab maintenance, helium/nitrogen refills, taking care of instruments.

• Publishing data in high-impact journals, participate in grant writing, and preparing reports for the funding agency.

Registration, Certification, or Licensure – None

Physical Requirements – General Office and Laboratory Environment.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Supervision Received/Given

This position does not supervise employees.

Other Requirements:

• Grant funded position for the period of March 15, 2024-to February 28, 2026

• Earliest start date is June 15, 2024.

• Position may require evening and/or weekend hours.

• Position requires on campus, face-to-face interactions.

• Position requires maintaining a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace.

Salary: $55,000/annual

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• Cover Letter

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Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) is an international university, poised at the Gateway to Mexico and serving as the cultural and intellectual hub of a vibrant multilingual and multicultural community.

TAMIU provides over 7000 students with a learning environment anchored by the highest quality programs, built on a solid academic foundation in the arts and sciences. To fulfill its mission, the University offers a range of baccalaureate and masters programs and the Doctor of Philosophy degree in International Business. Programs focus on developing undergraduate and graduate offerings with a progressive international agenda for global study and understanding across all disciplines.

TAMIU prepares students for leadership roles in an increasingly complex, culturally diverse state, national, and global society. Through instruction, faculty and student research, and public service, TAMIU improves the quality of lives for citizens of the border region, the State of Texas, and national and international communities.

Texas A&M International University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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