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University of Houston
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Industry R&D and Laboratory Management Opportunities in Chemistry, Critical Minerals, and Energy University of Houston in United States
Degree Level
not provided
Field of study
Chemistry
Funding
Available
Country
United States
University
University of Houston
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About this position
James Vanjak is seeking an industry position following the completion of his postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Houston. His target roles include research and development, process innovation, and laboratory management in petrochemicals, energy, defense, and critical minerals and materials.
His research background is in rare-earth organometallic chemistry, building on doctoral work at Texas A&M and postdoctoral research conducted after helping establish a new academic laboratory. His experience includes highly air-sensitive chemistry and the planning of multiple parallel projects to manage uncertainty and maintain research progress.
Vanjak has characterized materials using single-crystal X-ray diffraction, spectroscopy, and SQUID magnetometry, while working with computational collaborators to develop comprehensive interpretations of experimental results. He also brings practical laboratory leadership experience, including maintaining instruments, upholding safety standards, and coordinating projects.
The opportunity sought is industry-based rather than a degree or postdoctoral opening, with particular relevance to chemistry, materials, energy, petrochemical, defense, and critical-minerals environments. He would prefer to remain in the Houston area but is open to relocating for a suitable role.
Funding details
Available
What's required
The post seeks R&D, process innovation, or laboratory management roles in petrochemicals, energy, defense, or critical minerals and materials. Relevant experience includes a PhD in chemistry, rare-earth organometallic chemistry, highly air-sensitive chemistry, single-crystal X-ray diffraction, spectroscopy, SQUID magnetometry, computational collaboration, laboratory management, instrument maintenance, and laboratory safety. The candidate prefers to remain in the Houston area but is open to relocation.
How to apply
If your team is hiring or you know of a suitable contact, send James Vanjak a message on LinkedIn. He is also open to meeting for coffee in Houston.
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