A laboratory research assistant position is open in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. If you have questions or to apply, please contact Prof Michael J Rose, Dept of Chemistry & Biochemistry [mrose@cm.utexas.edu].
Undergraduate Research Assistant Responsibilities:
The chosen laboratory research assistant will be responsible for 20+ summer hours of laboratory research per week (12+ during Fall/Spring semester), plus attendance of 2 x 1-hour group meetings per week. The student will assist graduate student and postdoctoral researchers in laboratory synthesis and characterization of organic products, inorganic complexes or semiconductor surfaces (depending on project). There is a possibility of more independent undergraduate research after sufficient training and contribution to ongoing projects in the group. Research credits will be assigned based on the student’s hourly commitment to lab endeavors.
Project #1 Description: Synthesis of Organic/Inorganic ligands/complexes for energy utilization catalysis. Available projects include enzyme modeling,
hydrogen (H2) generation, carbon dioxide (CO2) reduction, and methane (CH4) activation.
Project #2 Description: Surface functionalization & characterization of semiconduntors for solar energy & solar fuels research. Available projects include derivatization of silicon (Group IV) surfaces with organic reactions, inorganic/organometallic transformations, atomic layer deposition (ALD), and electrodeposition.
Special Requirements:
Students must be available throughout Summer 2013, as well as during both Fall and Spring semesters. Strong preference will be given to students who will be available Summer 2014 as well. There is a possibility of paid assistantships during these interim periods based on outstanding performance during the semester periods.
Students must have completed (or are finishing right now) 1 year (2 semesters) of organic chemistry lecture + laboratory. Preference may be given to applicants who have completed FRI or completed Inorganic, Materials, or Advanced Organic/Inorganic Lab coursework.
Contact Information:
Interested students should contact Prof Michael J Rose, Dept of Chemistry & Biochemistry [mrose@cm.utexas.edu] with a *Brief* letter (email) of interest. Applicants will be prompted to provide names of 2 TA’s within the chemistry department who can attest to the student’s competency, skill and efficiency in a laboratory setting. Only students in good academic standing will be considered. Ideally, applicants should contact the professor by April 15, 2012 to ensure full consideration for opportunities during Summer 2013. Applications will be considered again on May 1 and May 15, with earlier applications receiving priority.