Research Scientist

Pittsburg State University - Pittsburg, KS

Full-time - Entry Level

Pittsburg, KS

Educational Services

About the position

The Research Scientist position at Pittsburg State University involves engaging in various research projects within the Institute of Emerging Technology, focusing on specialized areas such as semiconductors, organic chemistry, plastics and polymers recycling, and polymer science. The role encompasses research and development, business and technical management, and teaching responsibilities at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The successful candidate will contribute to the synthesis, testing, and characterization of materials, while also managing projects and securing external funding.

Responsibilities

• Perform research: design, and execute experiments by preparing samples, synthesize and characterization of new materials for various applications.
• Collect data, perform analyses, and prepare comprehensive reports.
• Ensure the upkeep of specific laboratory equipment, create standard operating procedures, and maintain meticulous records.
• Teach one or two classes per semester as per need.
• Supervise, mentor, write and review technical results, and evaluate activities of students and junior researchers.
• Prepare written internal and external reports and presentations of technical results to internal and external constituents.
• Work with Associate Vice President of Research in supervising one or more technicians, undergraduate and graduate students, and other researchers working in the division.
• Plan, obtain, and manage new projects from external funding sources for the development of new materials specialized in their discipline.
• Coordinate and collaborate with external constituents in the practice of technology development for licensing and commercialization.
• Report technical results to the supervisor and to colleagues through written and oral reports.
• Conduct literature search and plan new fundable research based on division/university objectives.
• Communicate research to internal and external constituents through oral and written publications, presentations, patents, and other communications.
• Manage booths at conferences and trade shows, participate in recruitment events, serve on committees, etc.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in specialized area or related discipline
• 1 year experience in design of new synthesis, characterization, analyses, and writing reports/manuscripts
• 1 year experience in the specified research area
• Experience in making presentations and being published in peer reviews.

Nice-to-haves

• 1 year of experience in operating fabrication and analytical/testing instruments
• 1 year of experience in teaching BS and MS-level classes
• 1 year of experience working as a member of a research team, particularly in projects related to specialized area.
• 1 year of supervisory experience

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Flexible scheduling