Postdoctoral Researcher

Loyola University Health System • Chicago, IL

280d • $61,008 - $74,088

About The Position

The Research Team is seeking a Post-Doctoral Researcher in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Loyola University Chicago, specializing in Surface Science and Catalyst Characterization methods. Our Research focuses on studying chemical reactions on well-defined surfaces under ultrahigh vacuum conditions using scanning tunneling microscopy and advanced spectroscopic techniques. The successful Candidate will contribute to a project funded by the Petroleum Research Fund, aimed at developing novel catalytic surfaces for the gas-phase hydroformylation reaction. This Project offers opportunities for collaboration with other Universities and national laboratories, providing excellent networking and career development prospects.

Requirements

• PhD in Chemistry, Physics, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related Disciplines.
• Strong knowledge of Surface Science research.
• Experience working with model surfaces in ultrahigh vacuum conditions.
• Familiarity with Scanning Tunneling Microscopy (STM) imaging.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with sample characterization techniques using various spectroscopic methods, such as X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS), Infrared Spectroscopy, etc.
• Experience with Density Functional Theory (DFT) calculations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree