Research Chemist - Peoria, United States - Department Of Agriculture

Description

Summary

The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is the United States Department of Agriculture's chief scientific research agency and one of the world's premiere scientific organizations. ARS Postdoctoral Research Associates are hired to supplement a lead scientist's research on agricultural problems of high national priority affecting American agriculture.

**ANNOUNCEMENT IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED OR JANUARY 7, 2025**

Duties

• Apply knowledge and skills related to organic and polymer chemistry to develop value-added biobased polymers from agricultural materials.
• Conduct laboratory experiments to determine structure-property relationships for renewable polymers synthesized primarily from vegetable oils.
• Test material concepts at laboratory scale for the utilization of renewable polymers for potential applications in a variety of end-use markets.
• Use data generated for preparing publications, presentations, and patent disclosures.
• Collaborate with other scientists and technicians to accomplish research goals and effectively utilize organization resources.