Post Doctoral Researcher (2), Division of Energy, Matter and Systems, UMKC School of Science and Engineering

About the position

The Electrochemistry Research Laboratory of Dr. Mohammad Rafiee in the School of Science and Engineering (Division of Energy, Matter and Systems) at the University of Missouri-Kansas City is seeking two full-time postdoctoral researchers with a strong background in organic and organometallic chemistry, along with experience in electrochemistry and materials synthesis. One position will focus on Ni-catalyzed electrochemical coupling of aryl halides. The other will focus on the synthesis of functional carbon materials for electrocatalytic reactions.

Responsibilities

• Conducting literature reviews
• Performing laboratory experiments
• Characterizing synthesized materials (organic compounds or solid-state materials)
• Analyzing data
• Drafting reports and manuscripts
• Contributing to grant proposal writing

Requirements

• Ph.D. in chemistry or chemical engineering
• Record of publications in the relevant fields

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in electrochemical characterization, materials synthesis and organic synthesis, and electrochemical devices (including potentiostat and electrolysis cells)
• Familiar with SEM, TEM, XPS, XRD, NMR, FTIR, and other materials and organic compounds characterization techniques
• Ability to meet project deadlines
• Ability to design and conduct advanced experiments

Benefits

• Generous leave
• Health plans
• Retirement contributions
• Educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses