Postdoctoral Research Associate - Artificial Photosynthesis
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.
- Post-doc and/or R&D position experience not exceeding a combined total of 5 years after obtaining a PhD, excluding time associated with family planning, military service, illness or other life-changing events.
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.
Responsibilities
- Synthesis of catalysts and chromophores
- Mechanistic studies using steady-state and time-resolved techniques as well as photochemical studies
- Publication of results
- Presenting of talks and posters to the wider scientific community
Benefits
- Comprehensive employee benefits program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
