Summary from listing
The Research Assistant supports ongoing polymer-synthesis, materials-characterization, and data-analysis work while coordinating group research activities. The role performs conjugated-polymer synthesis and chemical modification, optimizes reaction parameters, carries out morphological and thermal characterization using FTIR, NMR, GPC, DSC, and TGA, interprets structure-property data, contributes to reports and publications, maintains laboratory records, supports external collaborations, and may travel to national laboratories, user facilities, or scientific conferences. The position also assists with laboratory operations and may guide new lab members or students.
