Coadjutant (Non-Teaching) Fall 2024

Rutgers University

United States, New Jersey, New Brunswick

Nov 17, 2024

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Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Coadjutant (Non-Teaching) Fall 2024
Department	SAS - Chem & Chemical Biology
Salary	Commensurate With Experience
Posting Summary	Research Assistant to synthesize, purify and characterize specialty ionic liquids. The successful candidate will hold at least an Associate's Degree and be a continuing student majoring in Chemistry or Biology. Job Duties: 1. Synthesis of functionalized imidazolium, pyrrolidinium and other types of specialty ionic liquids bearing sulfonylimide and other anions. 2. Purification of ionic liquids using standard organic procedures. 3. Structure confirmation of ionic liquids using Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy. 4. Water content determination of ionic liquids using Karl Fischer Titration. 5. Measurement of temperature dependent viscosity and conductivity of ionic liquids. 6. Measurement of density. 7. Measurement of thermal profiles using Differential Scanning Calorimetry. 8. Maintaining a laboratory notebook with records of all procedures, observations and results. 9. Compiling data and delivering oral and poster presentations at local and national scientific meetings. 10. Write up of all experimental procedures, results and analyses for publication in peer-reviewed journals. Hiring for multiple positions.
Position Status	Part Time
Posting Number	24FA0945
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Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Experience required in the synthesis and characterization of ionic liquids based on imidazolium and pyrrolidinium cations paired with fluorosulfonylimide anions of various types. The synthesized and purified ionic liquids will be characterized for physical properties including conductivity and viscosity. Purification will include recrystallization and decolorization with activated charcoal.
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Quick Link to Posting	https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/236141
Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	Busch (RU-New Brunswick)
City	Piscataway
State	NJ
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