Postdoctoral Research Associate - Artificial Photosynthesis

Brookhaven National Laboratory•Upton, NY

63d•Onsite

About The Position

The Artificial Photosynthesis (AP) group is currently seeking Postdoctoral Research Associates to join the group to conduct basic energy research. The AP group conducts integrated research with complementary expertise in chemical synthesis, catalysis, photochemistry, pulse radiolysis, and theoretical/computational chemistry. There is a strong focus on advancing the science for integration of molecular components and interfacial studies for solar-to-fuels conversion. This involves detailed mechanistic understanding of molecular chromophores and catalysts and principles to integrate units for efficient and robust light-driven small molecule transformations, including water oxidation, reduction of CO2 beyond CO and formate and dinitrogen reduction.

Requirements

A PhD degree in Chemistry, Materials Chemistry or Chemical Engineering or related field.
Synthetic skills in organic, inorganic and/or organometallic chemistry.
Skills in homogeneous and/or heterogeneous catalytic reactions, understanding of mechanisms, and experience using relevant instrumentation to probe kinetics and mechanism.
Good writing and communication skills as evidenced by a publication history.
Ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
Candidates must have received a Ph.D. by the commencement of employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with time-resolved spectroscopies, such as UV/Vis transient absorption (TA) and time-resolved infrared (TRIR).
Experience with single-crystal X-ray crystallography
Experience with electrochemical techniques including the use of gas diffusion electrodes.
Experience with synchrotron-based techniques (XAS, XPS, XRD, RIXS) for molecular and heterogeneous catalysts, including in-situ and in-operando methods.