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The Assistant Research Scientist is responsible for conducting routine research using standard techniques, analyzing data, and documenting findings. The assistant will collaborate with other research teams, contribute to scientific publications and presentations, and stay current through literature and seminars. Additionally, they will mentor students, maintain lab equipment, and ensure a safe working environment.

Opportunities to Contribute:

• Evaluate, select, and apply standard techniques of routine research, detailing analysis and recording of observations and measurements. 

• Collaborate with other research groups and attend meetings to discuss ongoing projects or to analyze data.

• Assist in the preparation of conference presentations and scientific publications that disseminate research results.

• Attend scientific meetings and seminars for research enhancement.

• Keep up to date on scientific research via reading literature, etc.

• Provides advice and assistance to other laboratory team members and acts as a mentor to students.

• Maintain the facility equipment and support a safe working environment.

Qualifications:

• PhD in Chemistry

• Relevant Professional experience with Polymer Chemistry

A well-qualified candidate may also possess:

• General and work-area safety training.

• NIH Guidelines, Biosafety Level 2 training, Biological Safety Cabinets, Bloodborne Pathogen, Occupational Health.

• Experimental technical skills and experience with synthetic organic chemistry, polymer chemistry, and nanostructured polymer materials, including the preparation, processing and rigorous characterization of novel compounds.

• Knowledge of relevant laboratory equipment, computers, and phone

• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds of equipment as needed

Salary: Compensation will be commensurate based on the selected candidate's education and experience.

Special Note: Due to this position’s salary having all or a portion of it being funded by grants or contracts, the continuing salary and overall employment is contingent upon availability of these funds in the future.

What You Need to Do:

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Why Texas A&M?

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences.  Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.   

Texas A&M University’s Department of Chemistry is a cadre of faculty, staff, graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, academic advisors, scientific and technical staff, who have a shared purpose of translating our passion for chemistry to young scholars at all levels in many scientific fields. To learn more, please visit our website: http://www.chem.tamu.edu/    

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums  

• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays   

• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month  

• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas 

• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time  

• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more   

• Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee  

• Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.