Job Description

About the Opportunity

The Kostas Research Institute (KRI) at Northeastern University (NU) - a rapidly growing institute that conducts cutting-edge applied R&D - is seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Research Scientist with expertise in chemistry. The Research Scientist is expected to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and contribute to the successful execution of R&D projects.

Responsibilities include providing subject matter expertise and experimental contributions in the preparation and characterization of paints, coatings, and adhesives. This position will require the candidate to employ a wide variety of laboratory techniques to prepare and characterize combinations of materials to interrogate how the optical and mechanical properties of thin film formulations can support development of larger-scale functional prototypes. Additionally, the candidate will contribute new and exploratory efforts in chemical and biological research at KRI, such as the development of bio-inspired materials, sensors, or engineered living materials. The Research Scientist will work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams across the KRI consortium, consisting of academic and industry partners, to create solutions and prototypes for projects in these application areas.

Successful candidates should have a strong background in chemistry, materials science/engineering, or a related discipline, with demonstrated experience in executing fundamental laboratory research with consideration of how new discoveries may translate to technology development. The candidate should be enthusiastic about participating in highly collaborative research efforts with chemists, physicists, biologists, and engineers, and will be expected to contribute to research proposals and reports, manuscript writing, and mentorship student employees or interns. A close working relationship with and support of KRI Senior R&D Engineers/Scientists for government and industry contracts will be required.

The Kostas Research Institute was founded focusing on homeland security research and development. Today, KRI strives to advance resilience in the face of 21st-century risks across a wide range of technologies, emphasizing a collaborative approach that leverages our R1 university intellectual capital and technologies to develop application-specific solutions to customer needs. KRI focuses on satisfying customer-driven needs by co-locating a diverse, highly skilled R&D team that can address all aspects of a particular problem across the full range of technology-readiness levels. KRI headquarters, located at the NU Innovation Campus in Burlington, MA (ICBM), is home to one-of-a-kind research and test facilities for conducting activities related to cognitive and distributed RF signal processing and machine learning, unmanned and autonomous system technologies, as well as quantum materials and sensing.

This position is with KRI at Northeastern University, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of NU. The primary office for this position is located at NU's ICBM. Through NU, KRI offers an impressive benefits package, including multiple retirement plan options with extremely generous matching, as well as tuition waivers for classes and advanced degree programs. A full description of available benefits can be found on the NU website.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• A BS degree in chemistry, materials science, or a related field

Skills/Attributes

• Strong technical expertise and demonstrated independence in design and execution of experiments
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong background and proven track record in chemistry or materials science and familiarity with formulation design, modification, and scale-up
• A basic understanding of characterization techniques including chromatography, UV-Vis spectrophotometry, FTIR spectroscopy, NMR particle size analysis, and optical/electron microscopy
• US Citizenship with the ability to obtain a DoD security clearance.

Position Type

Research

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit for more information.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Compensation Grade/Pay Type:
111S

Expected Hiring Range:
$86,488.00 - $122,163.25

With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.

Job Tags

Full time, Work experience placement,

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