POST DOCTORAL FELLOW - Kummer Institute Center for Resource Sustainability #00098363

Missouri S&T; Lecoma (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Missouri S&T's Kummer Institute Center for Resource Sustainability (KICRS) seeks a post-doctoral scholar to lead independent electrochemistry research and coordinate joint projects with graduate and undergraduate students. The position reports to Dr. Shelley Minteer, the Director of KICRS and the Dr.

Ken Robertson Memorial Professor of Chemistry. The role involves publishing, reviewing and editing manuscripts, training students on lab instrumentation, attending meetings, outreach, and helping to

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in chemistry or related field.

Responsibilities

• Conduct electrochemistry research as an independent project lead.
• Assist in coordinating joint research with graduate and undergraduate students.
• Publish, review and edit scholarly manuscripts.
• Train graduate and undergraduate students on laboratory instrumentation.
• Attend research meetings and partake in outreach.
• Help build a safety culture and be a valued team member.

Education

Ph.D. in chemistry or related field

Job description

Hiring Department

The Kummer Institute Center for Resource Sustainability(KICRS)

Job Description

The Kummer Institute Center for Resource Sustainability (KICRS)needs support to develop proposals and execute projects in areas ofKICRS interests. The position will report to Dr. Shelley Minteer,the Director of KICRS and the Dr. Ken Robertson Memorial Professorof Chemistry.As a post-doctoral scholar, the post-doc will be responsible fortheir own independent research projects in the area ofelectrochemistry and assisting in coordinating joint research withgraduate students and undergraduates. Their responsibilities will includeelectrochemistry research, publication writing, reviewing andediting, training of graduate and undergraduate students onlaboratory instrumentation, attending research meetings, outreach,helping to build a safety culture, and being a valued member of theteam. These activities will be conducted in person andremotely.Candidates will be considered immediately, and consideration willcontinue until all positions are filled.

Qualifications

Ph.D. in chemistry or related field

Application Deadline

Candidates will be considered immediately, and consideration willcontinue until all positions are filled.

University Information

Missouri S&T is one of the nation's leading researchuniversities with over 100-degree programs in 39 disciplines. Itwas founded in 1870 as one of the first technological institutionswest of the Mississippi River. Located about 100 miles west of St.Louis in the vibrant community of Rolla, Missouri S&T is anaccessible, safe, and friendly campus surrounded by Ozarks'scenery. Missouri S&T offers undergraduate degrees inengineering, the sciences, liberal arts, humanities, and business,with M.S. and Ph.D. programs available in many of the science andengineering programs. With over 7,000 students and 300 faculty,Missouri S&T is big enough to accommodate a broad population,yet small enough for individuals to build high visibility andimpactful careers.

KUMMER COLLEGE

Established in 2022, The Kummer College serves as a pathbreakingmodel for social impact, technology transfer, and interdisciplinarycollaboration within a future-oriented STEM-focused university.Supported by the Kummer Institute Foundation at Missouri S&T,this unique college integrates key academic, co-curricular, andadministrative activities related to technology commercialization,business innovation and entrepreneurship, systems thinking, andeconomic development. Within The Kummer College lives severaldepartments: Department of Business and Information Technology(BIT), Department of Economics, Department of EngineeringManagement and Systems Engineering (EMSE) and Kummer StudentPrograms.

COLLEGE of ENGINEERING & COMPUTING (CEC)

Missouri S&T’s College of Engineering and Computing is thelargest of three colleges at S&T, accounting for approximately80% of the total enrollment (about 4,500 undergraduates and 800graduate students). The college includes more than 170 rankedfaculty members who serve in 16 undergraduate programs, all withmaster’s and doctoral equivalents organized into nine academicdepartments. The college recently added a bachelor’s degree inbiomedical engineering and a Ph.D. in bioengineering, both startingin fall 2024. Missouri S&T, supported by the College ofEngineering and Computing, is nationally recognized for its careeroutcomes and ROI.

COLLEGE of ARTS, SCIENCES, & EDUCATION (CASE)

The College of Arts, Sciences, and Education is a catalyst ofinnovation, creativity, and discovery, where students and facultywork side-by-side to create and share knowledge and understanding.From arts and humanities to the natural and social sciences, theCollege of Arts, Sciences, and Education has a program foreveryone. The College of Arts, Sciences, and Education (CASE) ismade up of eleven units including Air Force ROTC, Army ROTC, Arts,Languages and Philosophy, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Englishand Technical Communication, History and Political Science,Mathematics and Statistics, Physics, Psychological Science, andEducation. The college is home to over 90 tenured/tenure-track and44 non-tenure-track faculty members. CASE offers more than 85different academic options including certificates, minors,bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees.

About Rolla

Rolla, Missouri offers several great advantages that helpindividuals enjoy a high quality of life. Rolla is an ideal placefor families, with its low cost of living, excellent schools, safeneighborhoods, and a range of recreational activities suitable forall ages. The Ozark Scenic Riverways and beautiful landscapesoffers abundant opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts of everylifestyle. With its vibrant community, Rolla hosts multiple events,concerts, art exhibitions, and theater performances throughout theyear. The university’s Leach Theatre showcases nationally renownedperformers for campus and community alike. Overall, living in Rollaoffers a high quality of life with a supportive community,affordable living, beautiful natural surroundings, and numerousopportunities for personal and professional growth.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of yourtotal compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefitspackage, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement,and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. Foradditional information on University benefits, please visit theFaculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/departments-staff/human-resources/benefits-retirement

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Office of Equity& Title IX at 573-341-7734.