Student Research Assistant- Chemistry & Biochemistry #587606469

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ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION VACANCY

SUMMARY: Currently searching for two Student Research Assistants to work in the Chemistry & Biochemistry Department, College of Science, under the supervision of Dr. S. Chantal E. Stieber, Principal Investigator.

SOME OF THE THINGS THAT YOU WILL GET TO DO (this is just a small sampling of work variety):

• Will perform scientific experiments to study C-F activation with first row transition metals.
• Will use organic and inorganic synthetic techniques to make ligands and complexes.
• Will characterize ligands and complexes using techniques such as NMR spectroscopy, IR spectroscopy, EPR, X-ray crystallography, and UV-vis spectroscopy, for example.
• Will also search the literature, write research reports, and characterize complexes.
• Proper laboratory safety training, documentation and presentations are also required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Cal Poly Pomona student with background in general chemistry (CHM 1210 or equivalent).

ABOUT US: As the largest employer of students on the Cal Poly Pomona campus, the Foundation offers valuable work experience and hands-on training to approximately 1,500 Cal Poly Pomona students each year. The Foundation offers positions in various fields; whether it is in the area of technology, science, retail, culinary arts, hospitality1500 management, leadership or research grants, these student employees participate in Cal Poly Pomona's learn-by-doing philosophy and acquire practical skills in their designated field of study.

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