Job ID: 242860

Postdoctoral Scholar Position – Synthetic Polymer Chemistry

Florida A&M University - Florida State University College of Engineering

  • Aug. 7, 2024
 
  • Postdoctoral Scholar Position – Synthetic Polymer Chemistry
  • Chemical and Biomedical Engineering
  • Florida A&M University - Florida State University College of Engineering
    Tallahassee, FL
 
  • Open until filled
  • Available immediately
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  • Post-Doc
  • Chemistry - General
    Materials Sciences/Polymer Sciences
    Chemistry - Organic
 
 

Postdoctoral Scholar Position – Synthetic Polymer Chemist

The Sustainable and Biomedical Polymers Lab (Chung Group) in the Department of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering at the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering invites applications for postdoctoral scholar positions. More information about the lab can be found here (https://chy979797.wixsite.com/chunggroup). 

Position Overview

Project 1: Design, synthesize, and characterize multifunctional, degradable, and recyclable polymers and biomedical adhesives. This work involves a fundamental understanding of structure-property relationships in bottlebrush and linear polymers.

Project 2: Synthesize biomass lignin-based sustainable polymers. Key tasks include the organic synthesis of new monomers and subsequent polymerization to create sophisticated, well-defined polymers.

The new postdoc will be involved in both projects, with a primary focus on organic polymer synthesis.

Qualifications

  • Education: Ph.D. in Chemistry, Polymer Science, or a related field.
  • Experience: Proven expertise in organic and/or polymer chemistry (monomer synthesis and polymerization). Strong background in multi-step organic synthesis.
  • Familiarity with polymer physics and polymer characterization techniques (SEC, NMR, FTIR, UV-Vis, tensile testing, rheology) is desirable. Independence, creativity, and excellent oral and written communication skills are essential.

About the Institution

The FAMU-FSU College of Engineering is a joint engineering college between Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) and Florida State University (FSU), offering unique benefits and research opportunities. The college boasts excellent facilities for polymers, materials, and chemistry research. The Chung Group, located on FSU's main campus, supports postdocs with ample resources for research publication and knowledge enhancement. The Chung Group's research is highly interdisciplinary, distinguishing itself as a unique polymer synthesis group within an engineering department.

 Application

Interested candidates should send their full CV, including a list of publications and references, electronically to Professor Hoyong Chung at hchung@eng.famu.fsu.edu. For further inquiries, please contact Professor Chung at the same email address.

 

 


 
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Contact Information

 
  • Hoyong Chung
    Chemical and Biomedical Engineering
    Florida A&M University - Florida State University College of Engineering
    Tallahassee, FL 32306
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  • 850-644-1768
  • hchung@fsu.edu


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