This position supports a two-year NSF-funded project to develop advanced water purification technology based on capacitive deionization. The postdoctoral researcher will synthesize and characterize nanomaterials, fabricate electrodes, and evaluate device performance. Working under Prof. Jun Li at Kansas State University and in collaboration with Mespilus Inc., the researcher will lead experimental efforts, analyze results, supervise students, and ensure milestones are met in accordance with the project’s goals and timeline.
The Department of Chemistry at Kansas State University offers exciting educational, research, and professional opportunities for our students, researchers, faculty, and staff. Together, with our faculty leaders in the chemical sciences and state-of-the-art instrumentation and facilities, the department is a pivotal component of the university continuously growing in research and educational aspects.
This position is On-site.
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Preferred Qualifications:
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Sponsorship eligibility:
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.
Please submit the following documents:
For best consideration, apply by 08/31/2025.
$47,476–$58,700/annual
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