JOB SUMMARY: This position is located with the USDA, Agricultural Research Service, National Center for Agricultural Utilization Research, Renewable Product Technology Research Unit in Peoria, IL. The incumbent is responsible for planning and conducting research to develop new catalytic routes for producing novel monomers from carboxylic acids produced by the fermentation of biomass. ANNOUNCEMENT IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED OR December 16, 2025 MAJOR DUTIES: Develop catalytic materials and processes for converting oxygenates produced by the fermentation of agriculturally derived feedstocks into new monomers with potential uses in polyesters, polyamides, etc. IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.
