THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF
AGRICULTURE IS AN EQUAL
OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:   The position is located in the Plant Polymer Research Unit at the National Center for Agricultural Utilization Research (Peoria, IL). The incumbent will conduct research on biobased materials for anti-corrosion applications and electroactive thin films. Responsibilities may include polymer synthesis, development of coating systems and physical, chemical and electrical characterization of polymeric materials. Incumbent will author manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed scientific journals and report research results at scientific meetings.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:   Ph.D. in chemistry, chemical engineering, or a related field is required. Practical knowledge about polymers/plastics and electrochemistry are needed. Knowledge of Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS) is highly desirable.

CITIZENSHIP RESTRICTIONS APPLY:  Applicants must clearly indicate in their resume/CV their country of citizenship.  To be employed as a Postdoctoral Research Associate with ARS, applicants must be a citizen from a country listed on the following link:  http://www.afm.ars.usda.gov/hrd/jobs/VISA/countries.htm

INFORMATION ON APPLICATION PROCEDURES FOR POSTDOCTORAL POSITIONS is available at:  http://www.afm.ars.usda.gov/divisions/hrd/hrdhomepage/vacancy/pd962.html

INFORMATION ON EMPLOYEE BENEFITS is available at:  http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/ei61.asp

FOR SPECIFIC INFORMATION ON THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THIS POSITION OR TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION, CONTACT

Victoria Finkenstadt, Ph.D.
USDA\ARS
National Center for Agricultural Utilization Research
1815 North University Street
Peoria, Illinois 61604
Phone: 309-681-6469
Fax: 309-681-6691
Email:  victoria.finkenstadt@lars.usda.gov