Senior Scientist - Single-Atom Catalysis & Reaction Engineering

University of Missouri - Columbia; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 61,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental & vision

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Parental leave

Caregiver leave

Educational fee discounts

Job summary

The University of Missouri Bond Life Sciences Center in Columbia is seeking a Senior Scientist – Catalysis and Reaction Engineering to lead fundamental and applied research on single-atom catalysts for electrochemical, photochemical, and thermochemical conversion processes.

You will develop synthesis strategies, explore structure–property–activity relationships, study mechanisms and kinetics, and apply advanced characterization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related area; at least 4 years of experience.
• PhD in chemical engineering, chemistry, materials science, or related field preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise in heterogeneous catalysis, especially single-atom catalysis, is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design, synthesize, and characterize catalysts; establish structure–property–activity relationships.
• Investigate catalytic mechanisms and reaction kinetics; apply advanced materials characterization and electrochemical techniques.
• Develop and optimize electrocatalytic and photocatalytic systems for CO2 conversion, sustainable synthesis, and environmental processes.
• Integrate catalyst development with reactor and process engineering; mentor students and collaborate across disciplines.

Skills

Single-atom catalysis

Heterogeneous catalysis

Electrocatalysis

Photocatalysis

Reaction engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

PhD in chemical engineering/chemistry/materials science

Tools

Materials characterization techniques

Electrochemical techniques

Job description

The University of Missouri Bond Life Sciences Center in Columbia is seeking a Senior Scientist – Catalysis and Reaction Engineering to lead fundamental and applied research on single-atom catalysts for electrochemical, photochemical, and thermochemical conversion processes.

You will develop synthesis strategies, explore structure–property–activity relationships, study mechanisms and kinetics, and apply advanced characterization.