Postdoctoral Researcher
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Job Location:
Prairie View, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Title
Postdoctoral ResearcherAgency
Prairie View A&M UniversityDepartment
Center For Energy And Environmental SustainabilityProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
Prairie View TexasJob Type
StaffJob Description
The Postdoctoral Researcher will support research in the Bioenergy research thrust as well as new Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) research in the Center for Energy & Environmental Sustainability CEES) a NSF-funded and Texas A&M University System-recognized center at Prairie View A&M University. The candidate is expected to have the necessary background and be responsible for all the tasks related to catalytic conversion of cellulosic biomass to Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) research.
This position is funded by a grant or restricted funds. Continued employment is contingent on the renewal of grant or restricted funding.
The salary is determined in accordance with the Universitys compensation structure and will be commensurate with the candidates education and experience within the assigned salary range for this position.
Responsibilities:
Synthesis and characterization of catalysts and testing catalysts for the conversion of cellulosic biomass to hydrocarbon biocrude oils and biofuels.
Develop proposals for funding write journal articles and supervise and mentor graduate and undergraduate students with research projects.
Identify appropriate standard techniques for research and maintain detailed records of data for all the work done in the Center.
Install operate maintain and repair as needed the computers software and research equipment.
Participate in the Centers educational and outreach activities including workshops and seminars
Assist with all the necessary reports and cataloging of records and other related tasks.
Conduct a comprehensive literature review on the topics related to aviation fuels from biomass and other feedstocks and other research areas as needed.
Perform other duties as needed to assist the center director and the research team.
Required Education and Experience:
Ph.D. in Chemistry Chemical Engineering or related field.
No prior experience required.
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of laboratory chemical synthesis and use of chemical analysis instruments.
Knowledge of computers and computer software related to the position.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experiences in use IR UV-Vis GC-MS HPLC and NMR instruments.
Experiences in use of OriginLab Graphing & Analysis software.
Job Posting Close Date:
11/24/2025
Required Attachments:
Please attach all required documents listed belowin the attachment box labeled as either Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter attachment box. Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter
Application Submission Guidelines:
All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed HigherEdJobs etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via thePVAMUCareer site.
The required documents listed in the above Required Attachments section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at or should you need assistance with the online application process.
Background Check Requirements:
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Key Skills
- Intelligence Community Experience
- Python
- Spss
- Microsoft Word
- R
- Regression Analysis
- Windows
- Stata
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Research Experience
- Data Modeling
- Writing Skills
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