Membrane Scientist
Join the preeminent start-up company conducting research and development
on next-generation reverse osmosis membranes that leverage the benefits
of nanotechnology for water purification.
Responsibilities: Hand-cast polymer and nanocomposite (mixed-matrix)
membranes. Perform advanced membrane characterization and desalination
performance testing. Optimize membrane polymer chemistry and nanoparticle
characteristics.
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will possess an M.S. or Ph.D.
in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science/Engineering, or Chemistry
and have knowledge of several of the following areas.
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Experience coating or casting
polymer films, membranes or mixed-matrix materials
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Experience performing and interpreting
AFM, SEM, TEM, XRD, EDX, XPS, FTIR, DSC, contact angle, and zeta potential
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Experience synthesizing monomers
and polymers and characterization with NMR, GC/MS, FTIR
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Adhesion and interactions between
particles and surfaces in liquids, dispersions, and colloidal systems
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Mechanistic understanding of
interfacial polymerization
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Experience using micro- and meso-scale
characterization to explain macroscopic behavior
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Experience with statistical analysis
of data
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Ability to thrive in an interdisciplinary
start-up company environment
Office Location: Los Angeles, California
Candidates should contact Nicholas Meyler at nickm@wdsearch.com
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