Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship in Polymer Chemistry

Institute/Company Information

In 2001, following the 911 attacks on the World Trade Center buildings, our founder, Steve McDaniel contemplated whether an enzyme capable of detoxifying organophosphorous pesticides could actually detoxify organophosphorous nerve weapons. He discovered that once it was entrained and stabilized in a coating system, that indeed the enzyme was functional against nerve weapons and remained functional for periods of time. Thus arose our first product…a bioengineered additive capable of constantly and consistently decontaminating and/or remediating chemical and biological threat agents.

Today, Reactive Surfaces is developing enzyme- and peptide-based additives for self-cleaning surfaces, biocidal surfaces, mould-inhibiting surfaces, deodorizing surfaces, textiles with reactive coatings, self-healing coatings and catalytic column coatings for liquid and gaseous waste-stream decontamination, and find itself in the unique position of being on the bleeding-edge of carbon removal technology.

Known in the industry as an innovation machine using cutting-edge bio-engineering to dynamically functionalize paints and coatings, Reactive Surfaces serves markets worldwide with an environmentally green enzyme and peptide technology. Reactive Surfaces develops these products from the proof-of-concept phase all the way to the shelf for its clients; products that will provide a healthier and better lifestyle for millions of people all around the globe.

Position Details
Job Title
Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship in Polymer Chemistry
Employer
Reactive Surfaces Ltd
Location
The Accelerator at the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg Mississippi
Date Posted
30/05/2024
Date End
14 June 2024
Employer URL
https://reactivesurfaces.com/about/
Job Description
Reactive Surfaces, a leading paint and coatings innovation company, is seeking a highly motivated, post-doctoral polymer chemist to join its award-winning team of experts to help complete federally-funded studies to design, formulate, and test specialty bio-based functional coatings. The funding agencies require that the position be filled by a US citizen. The project is expected to be at least 15 months long beginning immediately, and will likely be extended up to 27 months. The research will be conducted in fully-equipped and staffed polymer chemistry laboratories of the company at The Accelerator of the University of Southern Mississippi, one of the premier polymer programs in the world, in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. A competitive compensation package is being offered to a suitably-skilled and experienced candidate. Interested researchers should immediately contact Josie Mexquitic at 512-472-8282 or jmexquitic@reactivesurfaces.com to submit resume, work history and professional goals, to be followed by an initial virtual interview with Dr. Steve McDaniel, Chief Innovation Officer.