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Student WorkerStudent Worker No. 4448 Long Island University Brookville, New York Natural Sciences Posted Oct 08, 2025 $17 per hour
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Job Type Budgeted StudentSalary Range $17 per hourStart Date As soon as possibleFLSA Status Non-ExemptApplication Deadline Oct 30, 2026Contact Please submit an online application
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Student researcher - Catalyst Design and Development on Carbon Dioxide ConversionLocation LIU (Post)Hours Per Week 11 hoursDr. Cheng Zhang's research lab has an opening for part time student researcher in catalyst design anddevelopment through synthesis and in-situ characterization of catalyst materials for carbon dioxideconversion to value-added chemicals and fuels.
The successful candidate will support Zhang's research lab on catalyst synthesis via various synthetictechnique and catalyst testing using a flow-bed reactor and autoclave high pressure rector system forCO2 conversion. The candidates are required to have basic knowledge in catalysis, skills in catalystssynthesis and hands-on experience on catalyst testing. The candidates are required to use basicanalytical instruments such as GC-MS, NMR, UV-Vis and FTIR to understand the catalysts properties.
Basic QualificationsMust be enrolled as a full-time student in a degree granting program, Minimum of a 3.2 cumulative gradepoint average.
Additional QualificationsExperience with catalyst synthesis and characterization; ability to learn fundamental catalysis and;experience searching, reading, and interpreting peer-reviewed journal articles; experience working withMicrosoft Office software tools.
• Demonstrated excellence in catalyst synthesis and characterization supported by a strongpublication record; • Excellent writing and presentation skills; troubleshooting and problem-solving skills; • Attention to detail; • Dedication to a safe and clean work environment; • Ability to work independently and in multi-disciplinary teams to deliver high-quality results withinaggressive timelines.
Preferred Qualifications : Took chemistry course CHM3 at LIU.LIU is an equal opportunity employer. LIU is committed to extending equal opportunity inemployment to all qualified candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of ouracademic community. LIU encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard torace, color, religion, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity orexpression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran ormilitary status, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States.
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