. A full description of the position including requirements is below. All applications for the position must be made ONLINE, on or before August 3, 2018 at the following URL:
https://jobs.exxonmobil.com/ExxonMobil/job/Clinton-Polymer-Chemist-NJ-08...
(Polymer Chemist, Position #16508)
Polymer Chemist
Location:
Clinton, NJ, US
Job Role Summary
ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Company has an immediate opening for a Member of the Technical Staff in the area of polymer chemistry at its Corporate Strategic Research laboratory in Clinton, New Jersey. The successful candidate will have a broad background in polymer science with core expertise in polymer synthesis. The candidate should be well-versed in polymer synthesis techniques, molecular characterization of polymers and the determination of polymer physical and mechanical properties.
Job Role Responsibilities
The researcher will:
- Expand ExxonMobil’s knowledge-base in synthetic polymer chemistry
- Synthesize and functionalize polymers in order to enable new hydrocarbon-based materials
- Test structure-property hypotheses by preparing and characterizing polymeric materials
- Characterize polymers and determine the polymer physical and mechanical properties
- Make substantial individual and collaborative contributions within multi-disciplinary, cross-functional teams.
Expected Level of Proficiency
- A Ph.D. in Chemistry, or a related field such as Polymer Science, Materials Science, or Chemical Engineering with a strong chemistry background
- A track record of high-impact, first-author publications and presentations.
Preferred Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Post-doctoral research experience is strongly preferred.
- Previous experience with coordination-insertion, anionic, cationic, or ring opening polymerization is desirable.
- Additional experience in a related field, such as polymerization kinetics, polymer thermodynamics, or polymerization unit operations is preferred.
ExxonMobil’s Corporate Strategic Research laboratory is a facility of over 200 scientists and engineers conducting fundamental research related to ExxonMobil’s Upstream, Downstream, and Chemical businesses. CSR features state-of-the-art analytical and support facilities, an international staff covering a broad range of scientific disciplines, and close ties with academic institutions and national laboratories. Its location in scenic western New Jersey provides high-quality public schools and convenient access to New York City and Philadelphia.
ExxonMobil is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.