Faculty.Professor.Research Assistant - Full-Time

University of Pittsburgh • Pittsburgh, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The research assistant professor position will enable the construction of a new ultrafast spectrometer capable of running at 100kHz. The new spectrometer will be a unique and world-class instrument that performs two-dimensional electronic spectroscopy (2DES), two-dimensional electronic vibrational spectroscopy (2DEV), and two-dimensional infrared spectroscopy (2DIR). Importantly, the new setup will be able to measure the dynamics of a chemical system from ultrafast femtosecond timescales, where we observe fundamental processes such as electron transfer, up to the millisecond timescale, where chemical reactions take place. The new spectrometer will therefore allow for new insight to be gained on the fundamental processes that govern solar energy conversion in natural light harvesting complexes, model systems, and photocatalysts. The research assistant professor will train graduate students and undergraduate researchers in the field of ultrafast spectroscopy and data analysis. These are critical skillets required to obtain a PhD and are desirable in the quantum information science workforce and solar energy conversion workforce. This hire will directly increase the research productivity of the group as the hire will focus on construction of spectrometers, collecting data, and reporting our findings in peer-reviewed publications. The hire will also transfer critical knowledge to graduate students and undergraduate researchers which will increase their research productivity.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in physical chemistry with a focus on ultrafast spectroscopy
• Experience with ultrafast multidimensional mid-IR and visible spectroscopies
• Experience with Labview and data analysis of 2D spectra in the visible and mid-IR regions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

Responsibilities

• Constructing spectrometers
• Collecting data
• Reporting findings in peer-reviewed publications
• Training graduate students and undergraduate researchers in ultrafast spectroscopy and data analysis

What This Job Offers

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