Materials Scientist

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Develop and apply synthesis, characterization, and evaluation techniques for novel mixed metal oxide materials used in catalytic or separations applications across Exxon Mobil Business Divisions:
Upstream Company, Product Solutions Company, and Low Carbon Solutions.

Discover and tailor mixed metal oxide compositions for targeted applications through the build-up of structure-property correlations. This includes using advanced characterization techniques and guiding experimental units to inform transport or kinetic performance.

Work collaboratively within cross-discipline teams with expertise in materials development, experimentation, modeling, process engineering, and scale-up activities. Active participation with the internal and external scientific community is expected.

Skills and Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Material Science & Engineering or related discipline with relevant thesis work.
• Demonstrated expertise in materials synthesis skills, particularly with mixed metal oxides or other structured inorganic frameworks.
• Advanced materials characterization skills, including state-of-the-art in-situ and ex-situ techniques.
• Demonstrated capacity for critical and creative thinking is essential.

Preferred Qualifications/ Experience

• Lab or pilot scale experimentation for catalysis or separations processes. Competency in related areas of solid state chemistry, computational chemistry, electrochemistry, materials formulation, or process chemistry.
• A track record of strong external publications and presentations, and a desire to continue to interact with the external technical community.

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• Pension Plan:
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• Savings Plan:
  You can contribute between 6% and 20% of your pay and are encouraged to enroll right away. If you contribute at least 6% to your savings plan, the Company will contribute a 7% match.
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• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Culture of Health:
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• Employee Health Advisory Program:
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• Disability Plan:
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