Postdoctoral Researcher - Reaction Engineering for Lignin Valorization

National Renewable Energy Laboratory

Mar 27

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Entry Level
Research & Development
$71.3K - $117.6K
Golden

Requirements

Must be a recent PhD graduate with Related degree within the last three years.* Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.
Additional Required Qualifications:
Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Attention to detail
Ability to deliver high-quality results within aggressive timelines
Strong record of quality peer-reviewed publications
Strong safety record and ability to follow complex standard operating procedures
Preferred Qualifications:
Familiarity with biomass conversion including lignin
Expert in reaction engineering and chemical catalysis
Experience in lignin chemistry and catalytic depolymerization
Comprehensive analytics capabilities in lignin
Downstream processing experience
Demonstrated in-depth experience with analytical measurement techniques (e.g. GC-MS)

Responsibilities

Work safely and independently in a laboratory setting
Learn new techniques and protocols
Plan and execute research in collaboration with other researchers
Perform lignin oxidation catalysis, reaction engineering, and catalyst and process design
Communicate scientific results effectively, both in written and oral formats
Author peer-reviewed publications, and
Work effectively in a large, multidisciplinary team of engineers and chemists

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Founded Year

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