Postdoctoral Research Associate Biomass Degradation Mechanisms

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This position will lead a new research collaboration with Ames Lab focused on studying the mechanisms of biomass degradation using multimodal imaging techniques. This position will specifically focus on the use of single-walled carbon nanotubes to assist in measuring biomass. They will work with other graduate students to measure biomass degradation using custom single-molecule imaging techniques and surface probe microscopy.

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• PhD in Chemical Engineering with 10 years
• Experience working with fluorescent carbon nanotube-based sensors.

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• Experience with biomass degradation problems.

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In 1913 Iowa State University was among the first to offer a degree in what was then a new discipline chemical engineering. Since those early beginnings the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering has rapidly established itself as one of the most highly respected chemical engineering programs balancing excellent undergraduate education with an innovative graduate program and animpactful research portfolio. With over 7400 graduates the departments alumni have gone on to work in and rise to the highest levels of industry academia and national laboratories.

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Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

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1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
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Why Choose ISU

Iowa State Postdocs enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits including medical and dental; as well as:
Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
Generous vacation holiday and sick time and leave plans
Onsite childcare (Ames Iowa)
Flexible Spending Accounts
Various voluntary benefits and discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellbeing Program

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