Positions are
currently open in our group for
graduate students to pursue a Ph.D. in the area of polymer/materials chemistry.
Please see the above
descriptions for potential research
projects. For more
information regarding Ph.D. studies at
Southern Methodist University
please refer to the departmental Ph.D.
program descriptions located
here
and
here.
For
online
application and deadlines or for
additional
information from the Office of
Research and Graduate Studies, please follow the appropriate
link.
Undergraduate
Students
Undergraduateresearch positions are also
currently available. Students with a strong interest in research to
be conducted during the school year or summer are encouraged to
apply. Send a brief statement of interest and information on major,
year, GPA, relevant courses taken and prior experience (if any) toProf. Sumerlin.
Community College
Students
Community college students are especially encouraged to apply for
paid summer and/or academic year research internships. Work hours
are negotiable.
Please send a brief statement of interest and
information on grade, GPA, and relevant courses taken toProf. Sumerlin.
High-School
Students
High-school
students
are invited to apply for
summer and/or academic year research positions.
Send a brief statement of interest and
information on grade, GPA, and relevant courses taken toProf. Sumerlin.
Postdoctoral
Research Associates
*** POSITIONS FILLED - NO CURRENT
OPENINGS ***
Postdoctoral
researchers with backgrounds in polymer chemistry are encouraged to inquire. Projects will employ synthesis via
controlled/living free radical polymerization methods and
various characterization techniques to
Synthesize and characterize well-defined stimuli-responsive
block copolymers (of particular interest is the effect of
macromolecular architecture on the resulting self-assembly
phenomenon in aqueous media)
Prepare
polymer-encapsulated transition metal nanoparticles for
catalytic and sensor applications
Synthesize and characterize
polymer-protein bioconjugates
Design and prepare novel
polymeric nanocontainers for delivery of pharmaceuticals or
personal care components.
Students and postdoctoral researchers with a
desire to work creatively at the interface of
polymer/organic/biochemistry are encouraged to apply.
Postdoctoral candidates should send (i) a CV, (ii) synopsis of
previous research, and (iii) the names and
contact information of three references by mail or email to:
Prof.
Brent S. Sumerlin Department of Chemistry Southern Methodist University PO Box 750314 Dallas, TX 75275-0314
