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Group Leader: Catalysis

Lemont, IL USA💼 Full-time💰 $148,125–$148,125🗓 2026-09-14 → 2026-09-26

Core

Provide scientific leadership and direction for a high-profile catalysis research program focused on discovering new catalytic materials and processes.

Role type

Senior IC research scientist (Group Leader)

Builds

Fundamental knowledge on reaction mechanisms and pathways for DOE and other sponsors

Domain

Chemistry (Catalysis)

Deliverable

production ML models | research

Required skills

Homogeneous and/or heterogeneous catalysis, mechanistic and kinetic studies, advanced characterization (X-ray adsorption spectroscopy), synthesis of isolated active sites, programmatic development, scientific problem formulation, experimental design

Preferred skills

Publication record in catalysis and organometallic chemistry, experience directing large research programs with multiple investigators, organizing international scientific symposia

Technologies

X-ray adsorption spectroscopy

Responsibilities

Define group research goals and strategies, initiate and conduct basic research on catalytic materials, secure new project funding, contribute seminal knowledge through publications, organize/participate in scientific symposia, mentor subordinate researchers

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities

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