Careers at the Kansas Polymer Research Center
The Kansas Polymer Research Center at Pittsburg State University offers an exceptional career
opportunity to work with several world-class polymer scientists on a daily basis. In addition to permanent employment opportunities, we frequently have graduate students or post-docs on three month exchange programs and offer a visiting scientist program for up to one year for work on specific projects.
We are usually looking for well-disciplined people for full time research in these fields: Polymer Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Plastics Chemistry, Analytical Testing, and Laboratory Technicians. Submit your resume by e-mail to Andrew Myers, Sara Riddle, or Dr. Zoran Petrovic.
The KPRC also employes several PSU undergraduate and graduate students as a supplement to their educational curriculum. Students completing their Masters Degree in Chemistry, Physics, or Plastics Engineering Technology may be eligible for full-time employment for up to one year as their practicum training extension.
We offer salaries that are competitive in the region. The cost of living, especially housing cost, in Pittsburg is comparatively less than most metro areas. Pittsburg is just 30 miles from Joplin, and is centrally located between the larger cities of Kansas City, Tulsa, and Springfield, Mo. For more information about Pittsburg, visit www.pittks.org/.
Why Pittsburg State University?
We are pleased to have you consider the opportunities Pittsburg State University offers you for a great career and an exceptional university experience. PSU is a regional university of about 7,000 students located in teh Four-State area where Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Arkansas come together.
There is no better way to learn about the Pitt State experience than to visit the campus. Discover for yourself why more and more students, faculty, and staff are choosing the unique university atmosphere that is PSU. Our faculty and staff find that we offer a very competitive benefits package, which you can examine in detail at www.pittstate.edu/hrs/emplben.htm.
Areas of Interest
Although the KPRC is among the world leaders in vegetable-oil based polymers, our scientists also have experience in the following related areas and ar constantly seeking partnerships with industries and agencies with similar interests:
- Adhesives
- Coatings
- Polycarbonates
- Polyglycerin
- Polymeric oils
- Pre-polymers
- Solvents
- Vinylated oils