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Closing Date:
05/27/2026TYPE OF POSITION:
Researchers and Scientists
Workstudy Position:
NoJOB TYPE:
Fixed Duration of Project/Grant (Fixed Term)
WORK SHIFT:
Sponsorship Available:
NoINSTITUTION NAME:
University of Arkansas, FayettevilleFounded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations.
The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.
As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.
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DEPARTMENT:
Research Group Reports
Department's Website:
https://engineering.uark.edu/SUMMARY OF JOB DUTIES:
The Ralph E. Martin Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Arkansas invites applications for a highly motivated full-time Postdoctoral Research Associate/Fellow to join the Carreon Lab. The research focuses on advancing chemical processes enabled by non-thermal plasma and functional materials, with applications in sustainable energy, environmental remediation, and chemical manufacturing.
The researcher will gain hands-on experience in plasma reactor design and development, plasma-liquid interactions, and catalytic and membrane-based processes. Research areas include plasma/water interface reactors, dry methane reforming, catalysis, gas separation using membranes, VOC abatement, and material synthesis. The position also involves proposal and grant writing to support research funding and expand project directions. The candidate will have access to in-house developed plasma reactors and advanced characterization facilities, including SEM, TEM, XRD, and XPS. Mentorship will be tailored to the candidate’s career goals, including developing independence in research, proposal writing, project management, and scientific communication, as well as mentoring graduate students.
Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in Engineering, Chemistry, or a related discipline from an accredited institution of higher education, conferred by the start of employment
- Background in chemical processes, catalysis, plasma science, or reaction engineering
- Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research and analyze experimental data
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in non-thermal plasma processes
- Experience in catalysis, plasma-assisted chemistry, or chemical reaction engineering
- Experience with material synthesis and characterization techniques (e.g., SEM, TEM, XRD, XPS)
- Experience in proposal or grant writing
- Experience mentoring students or working in collaborative research environments
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability to multi-task multiple projects
Additional Information:
This position is renewable annually based on continued need for the position, availability of funding, and satisfactory job performance.
Salary Information:
Commensurate with education and experience
Required Documents to Apply:
Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title)Optional Documents:
Proof of Veteran Status
Recruitment Contact Information:
Michael McAllister, Assistant to the Department Head / Operations Manager, mrmcalli@uark.edu
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING REQUIREMENTS:
Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry
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The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.
Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
CONSTANT PHYSICAL ACTIVITY:
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N/ABENEFITS ELIGIBLE:
Yes