Materials Scientist

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Develop and apply synthesis, characterization, and evaluation techniques for novel mixed metal oxide materials used in catalytic or separation 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, utilizing advanced characterization techniques and the ability to run and guide experimental units to inform transport or kinetic performance. Work collaboratively within cross‑disciplinary 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.

• 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.

• 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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• Savings Plan:
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