Research Associate in Chemistry
About The Position
The Department of Chemistry at the University of Virginia is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to join the laboratory of Prof. Michelle Personick. The research focuses on the intersection of inorganic materials chemistry, heterogeneous catalysis, and fundamental surface science, aiming to develop specialized metal nanomaterials for efficient chemical transformations. The group utilizes an integrated electrochemical approach for nanomaterials synthesis, combining real-time, in-situ electrochemical measurements with electrochemically-driven nanoparticle growth (electrodeposition). The postdoctoral associate will contribute to projects involving the use of electrochemistry to design novel syntheses for shape- and composition-controlled metal nanoparticles and to investigate nanoparticle growth mechanisms.
Requirements
- Ph.D. (awarded or imminent) in Chemistry or a related field.
- Experience in electrochemistry.
- Experience in nanomaterials synthesis.
Nice To Haves
- Expertise in electrodeposition.
- Expertise in electroanalytical chemistry.
- Expertise in in situ measurements to understand nanoparticle growth mechanisms.
- Strong ability in experimental design.
- Strong ability in data analysis.
- Strong ability in data management.
- Experience with mentoring students.
- Demonstrated record of publishing research relevant to the position in high-quality peer-reviewed research journals.
- Ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal formats.
- Proficiency in working independently.
- Proficiency in working as a member of a collaborative team.
Responsibilities
- Design new syntheses for shape- and composition-controlled metal nanoparticles using electrochemistry.
- Probe nanoparticle growth mechanisms using electrochemistry.
- Conduct research at the interface of inorganic materials chemistry, heterogeneous catalysis, and fundamental surface science.
- Develop tailored metal nanomaterials for energy- and resource-efficient chemical transformations.
- Utilize an integrated electrochemical approach for nanomaterials synthesis, combining real-time, in situ electrochemical measurements with electrochemically-driven nanoparticle growth (electrodeposition).
Benefits
- Benefits available to postdoctoral associates at UVA
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
