RenuMAT (Renewable Upcycling, Materials and Asphalt Technologies) Team

Our team is comprised of creative, highly-skilled innovators who are engaged in research and technology development. This position is for a senior team member who will be involved with chemically upcycling wastes or undervalued feedstocks to produce new sustainable materials for the asphalt industry.

Brief Description of Duties:

The focus of the Lead Scientist will include:

• Generating new ideas and collaborating with the research team to expand research capabilities

• Investigating new approaches for chemically upcycling wastes or undervalued feedstocks

• Propose creative low-cost chemistries, experimental design and implementation

• Chemical characterization of products through multiple methods, reaction mechanism investigations, and materials balance determination to help guide techno economic analysis and environmental impacts

• Review literature, write reports, assisting in writing proposals, and authoring peer-reviewed publications (when appropriate)

• Organizing and directing project activities and coordinating the efforts of a project team

• Supervising, interpreting and reviewing the applicability and accuracy of data and providing feedback to clients and project staff

• Planning, designing, coordinating, and controlling the progress of project work and communicating the progress to clients and senior management

Minimum Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have a PhD in Chemistry, or closely related field, with a strong background in synthetic organic chemistry or polymer chemistry. Experience in petroleum, coal, biomass, green chemistry, thermochemical/chemical conversion (liquefaction or extraction), asphalt or with producing asphalt products (or asphalt formation) is desirable.

Individuals will thrive in this position if they have a passion for innovation and problem solving, a desire to engage in a team-oriented culture, are detail-oriented, and possess strong verbal and written communication skills. Team members who excel in this position will have opportunities for future growth.

Starting Salary Range: $85,000 to $90,000 per year

We offer a comprehensive benefit package, including generous paid time off, flexible schedules, and tuition waivers for one free class at the University of Wyoming each semester. Our package includes a retirement plan (with an 8% employer contribution after one year and options to contribute to a supplemental plan), insurance (medical, dental, vision, and life) and an employee assistance program.

Submit resume and cover letter to Michelle Holmes, Human Resources Manager, by email at mholmes1@uwyo.edu. Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Prefer availability to start by July 1, 2023.