Research Asphalt Chemist

Research Asphalt Chemist Full-Time in McLean, VA - IML Genex Systems is looking for a Research Asphalt Chemist to support the Chemistry Laboratory at the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center (TFHRC) in McLean, VA. Position Duties: + Leading research projects on highway-related materials, including designing and conducting experiments, analyzing results, and proposing future research goals. + Investigation, analysis, and interpretation of the composition and microstructure of pavement materials, mainly asphalt, using analytical techniques (FTIR, FTIR microscopy, XRF, and TGA). + Identify and perform research linking composition of pavement materials to their overall microstructure and performance. + Assisting the Laboratory Contract Manager by providing timely feedback on the status of the projects. + Publishing FHWA reports, peer-reviewed journal manuscripts, and conference papers. + Developing and presenting results at conferences and professional meetings. Required Qualifications: + Master of Science in Chemistry, Materials Science or related field Preferred Qualifications: + Knowledge of asphaltic materials, including asphalt binders and mixtures, maintenance and preservation materials, reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP), recycled asphalt shingles (RAS), asphalt modifiers, and rejuvenators (e.g., bio-asphalts). + Experience with analytical techniques such as FTIR, TGA, XRF and ICP + Experience with Saturates, Asphaltenes, Resins and Aromatics (SARA) Analysis + Experience with coding for data processing. + Demonstrated recent publication experience.