Research Associate
Core
Conduct laboratory experiments on nanomaterials and nanofertilizers in plant tissues, analyze data using advanced spectroscopy, and prepare journal articles.
Role type
Research Associate (nanomaterials characterization)
Builds
Research findings and journal articles
Domain
Environmental science / Nanotechnology / Agriculture
Required skills
Advanced mass spectrometry, X-ray analyses, Raman spectroscopy, Nanomaterials characterization, Nanofertilizer synthesis, Plant tissue analysis, Journal article preparation
Preferred skills
Postdoctoral experience, Record of peer-reviewed publications
Technologies
Time-of-flight Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry, Raman spectroscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy
Responsibilities
Conduct laboratory experiments to assess impacts of foliar application nanofertilizers on model crop plants, Analyze data on X-ray absorption analyses of nanofertilizers in plants, Prepare reports, presentations and proposals related to research projects, Analyze samples for nano/micro-scale imaging and chemical speciation, Train students on nanoparticle analyses and use of analytical techniques
Seniority
Mid-level Research Associate
