Postdoctoral Research Associate – Catalysis and Electrochemical Conversion of Biomass
Iowastateu · Posted Nov 4, 2026
- Ames, Iowa, United States
- Full-time · Associate
Design, synthesize, and characterize heterogeneous catalysts and electrocatalysts for biomass conversion.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement GC and GC-MS analytical methods
- Evaluate catalysts in batch, flow, and electrochemical reactor systems
- Maintain shared instrumentation
- Train and mentor graduate and undergraduate researchers
- Prepare technical reports and presentations
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science and Engineering, or a closely related field
- Nice to have: gas chromatography (GC) and GC-MS analysis of organic compounds
- Nice to have: method development, calibration, and quantification
- Nice to have: analysis of lignin-derived or other phenolic compounds
- Nice to have: heterogeneous catalysis or electrocatalysis