Our group offers two undergraduate researcher positions to work in the area of novel COF synthesis and their catalytic applications. This research is funded by the NSF-HBCU-UP-RIA program.​

• Inquiries regarding the position can be directed to xli1@cau.edu.

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Description

• The HBCU Undergraduate Program_Research Initiation Award (RIA) Project: to develop, investigate, and harness next-generation Covalent Organic Frameworks (COFs), one of the most cutting-edge crystalline porous materials to date. Linking small molecules into precisely ordered macromolecules is like playing “Legos” at the molecular level.

• This program seeks to develop chemically robust, as-yet-undiscovered COFs, which will be a game-changer for COF chemistry. Let’s make our CAU COFs together!

• One of the key goals of the program is to provide multidisciplinary training for undergraduate students to gain critical skills across organic chemistry, materials science, structural modeling, engineering, and catalysis.

 

Eligibility

• Must be a CAU Full Time Undergraduate STEM Major (biology, chemistry, dual-degree engineering, mathematics, or physics)

• Must have and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or above and be in good academic standing.

• Sophomore or higher standing

• The class schedule determines your availability to devote a minimum of 12.0 hours per week as a research participant

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Notes

• The program provides great opportunities for research trainees to travel and participate in oral and poster competitions.

• Stipend offered