Research Scientist

JOB TITLE

Research Scientist

LOCATION

Worcester

DEPARTMENT NAME

Chemical Engineering - NFR JM

DIVISION NAME

Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The Chemical Engineering Department at WPI is seeking a highly motivated Research Scientist to conduct advanced research on the development and optimization of techniques for uranium extraction from wastewater. The successful candidate will join an interdisciplinary team of researchers working at the intersection of environmental engineering, chemistry, and materials science, with the goal of enhancing resource recovery and mitigating environmental contamination from the nuclear and mining industries.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, synthesize, and characterize novel electrode materials for selective uranium capture from complex aqueous matrices.
• Investigate fundamentals of the chemical-electrochemical-mechanical processes for uranium extraction.
• Conduct laboratory-scale experiments and data analysis.
• Conduct synchrotron-based experiments at the national laboratory facilities
• Prepare reports, scientific publications, and presentations for conferences and stakeholders.
• Assist with mentoring graduate and undergraduate students and contribute to collaborative proposals for external funding.

FLSA STATUS

United States of America (Exempt)

WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. It seeks individuals from all backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to a culture of creativity, collaboration, inclusion, problem solving, innovation, high performance, and change making. It is committed to maintaining a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination.