Postdoctoral Researcher – Separations Engineering

About the role

The RRES Center at NLR has an opening for a full-time Postdoctoral Researcher within the Separations Science group. Our group is conducting research to enable realistic, cost-effective processes for biomass and waste feedstock conversion and chemical recycling of waste plastics. The initial appointment is for one year, with possible renewal up to three years.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate adsorption resin-based ISPR, electrochemical pH-swing ISPR, and other methods to recover a bio-based carboxylic acid
• Contribute to a project focused on integrated process development for bio-based polymers from cellulosic sugars
• Work safely and independently in a laboratory setting
• Plan and execute research in collaboration with other researchers
• Communicate scientific results effectively, both in written and oral formats
• Author peer-reviewed publications
• Work effectively in a large, multidisciplinary team of engineers and chemists

Requirements

• Must be a recent PhD graduate within the last three years
• Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date
• Expertise and experience in designing, operating, and scaling novel separations processes
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Strong record of quality peer-reviewed publications
• Strong safety record and ability to follow complex standard operating procedures

Qualifications

• Recent PhD graduate within the last three years
• Expertise and experience in separations processes
• Strong publication record
• Safety record and ability to follow SOPs

Skills

• Familiarity with electrochemical, resin, or crystallization separations
• Experience with ISPR

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Pension benefits
• 403(b) Employee Savings Plan with employer match
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
• Personal time off (PTO) and sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Performance-, merit-, and achievement-based awards
• Relocation expense reimbursement (eligibility varies)

Pay

Annual Salary Range: $76,600 - $126,400

Schedule

Full-time, 40 hours per week