The candidate will serve as an onsite contractor working within the AFRL team on a range of synthetic, formulation, or materials chemistry projects focused on liquid crystalline materials.  The primary focus of this candidate will be to extend and optimize chemistries reported by the Azimuth/AFRL team in recent publications including a highly visible paper in Science(https://www.sciencemag.org/content/347/6225/982.abstract).

 The candidate will support an ongoing, vibrant, and active research effort located at the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), in the Materials and Manufacturing Directorate.  Working a unique opportunity to solve important, long term challenges that guide research efforts in an environment that strongly encourages collaboration (government/academic/industry), publication in top journals, and conference attendance. 

This opportunity is a stepping stone for candidates seeking future employment opportunities in government, academia, or industry. 

Other  Experience, Qualifications, Skills and Education Requirements:

Discipline(s):  Polymer chemistry, polymer science/engineering, materials science/engineering, chemical engineering, or related. Graduate research and post-doctoral training in the synthetic polymer chemistry, formulation, and liquid crystals is beneficial, but not required.

NOTE:  this position is available for US citizen/US green card holders only.

Preferred Skills: Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and will need to meet eligibility requirements for access to a classified environment and information.

Azimuth Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.