Post Doctoral Scholar

The Ohio State University • Columbus, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry within The Ohio State University's College of Arts and Sciences seeks a Post Doctoral Scholar to support research in analytical spectroscopy, focusing on surface enhanced Raman scattering (SERS). The research includes characterizing the Raman signal enhancement of designed nanostructures to detect individual protein molecules and determining the obtainable signal and its reproducibility. The scholar will conduct independent and collaborative research in partnership with the Principal Investigator and research team.

The position involves designing and conducting experiments; performing laboratory, field-based, or computational research; and analyzing and interpreting data using advanced techniques and tools. Depending on the research focus, activities may include spectroscopic measurements, modeling of plasmonic enhancement, method development, and statistical analysis. The scholar may lead specific research projects or components and contribute to new research approaches and methodologies.

The scholar will prepare manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals, present findings at conferences and workshops, and contribute to disseminating research results. Other duties include contributing to external funding proposals, maintaining research tools or software systems as applicable, collaborating with internal and external partners, mentoring undergraduate and graduate students, and supporting a collaborative research environment. The role may also involve professional development activities, including workshops offered through the Office of Postdoctoral Studies.

Requirements

• Doctorate degree in Chemistry or Physics, or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated record of research accomplishments in Raman spectroscopy and SERS.
• Experience designing and conducting research experiments or studies.
• Ability to analyze and interpret complex data and apply appropriate research methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare manuscripts for peer-reviewed publication.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a research team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent and collaborative research in analytical spectroscopy, particularly surface enhanced Raman scattering (SERS).
• Design and conduct research experiments.
• Perform laboratory, field-based, or computational research.
• Analyze and interpret research data using advanced techniques and tools.
• Conduct spectroscopic measurements, model plasmonic enhancement, develop methods, and perform statistical analysis as appropriate to the research focus.
• Lead specific research projects or components and contribute to new research approaches and methodologies.
• Prepare manuscripts for submission to peer-reviewed journals.
• Present research findings at conferences and workshops and contribute to dissemination of results.
• Contribute to proposals for external funding.
• Maintain research tools or software systems, as applicable.
• Collaborate with internal and external research partners.
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students and guide them on research techniques and best practices.
• Support a collaborative and productive research environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree