Postdoctoral positions available at NREL in polymer chemistry and engineering

From NREL in Colorado:

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We have two positions in polymer chemistry and engineering available immediately in our research groups, which we were hoping that you could forward to graduate students and postdocs in your department or research group.

Both positions will be an integral part of a large, multidisciplinary team to produce renewable polymers from biomass-derived monomers. Interested candidates should send a CV and letter describing their research and professional interests via email to Gregg Beckham (for the polymer engineering position) or to Mark Nimlos (for the polymer chemistry position).

Polymer Chemist: We are seeking candidates for a post-doctoral researcher position to develop renewable polymers and composites from chemical products made from biomass. Unique monomers will be produced by biochemical and thermochemical conversion technologies and this new hire will be responsible for identifying and demonstrating synthetic routes to novel polymers that are of commercial interest. The researcher will work with a team of scientists and engineers to develop, optimize and scale up processes and will also work with industrial partners to insure commercial development.

A Ph.D. in Polymer Chemistry with a strong emphasis on organic synthesis is required for this position. A familiarity with biomass and the chemistry of biomass conversion is desired.

Polymer Engineer: We are seeking additional candidates for a post-doctoral researcher position as part of the same project with an emphasis on polymer engineering. This new hire will be responsible for the design of new polymeric materials using the aforementioned monomers, testing of their physicochemical properties, and the implementation of new approaches for the design of novel polymer blends.

A Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or a closely related field with a strong emphasis on polymer synthesis, design, and materials testing is required for this position.

Thank you in advance for your help.

Sincerely, Gregg and Mark
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Gregg T. Beckham, MSCEP, PhD
Senior Engineer, National Bioenergy Center
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
15013 Denver West Parkway, Golden, CO 80401
Phone: (+01) 303-384-7806
Mobile: (+01) 617-960-7648
www.nrel.gov/gbeckham
Gregg.Beckham@nrel.gov<mailto:Gregg.beckham@nrel.gov>

Mark R. Nimlos
Principal Scientist, National Bioenergy Center
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
15013 Denver West Parkway, Golden, CO 80401
Phone: (+01) 303-384-7704
Mobile: (+01) 303-518-8445
Mark.Nimlos@nrel.gov<mailto:Mark.nimlos@nrel.gov