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The Chemistry Division (http://www.bnl.gov/chemistry) of Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL, http://www.bnl.gov) seeks a postdoctoral Research Associate to join the newly DOE-funded Center for Hybrid Approaches in Solar Energy to Liquid Fuels (CHASE), a Fuels from Sunlight Center that will be led by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC). In addition to BNL, CHASE includes collaborators at Emory University, North Carolina State University, the University of Pennsylvania, and Yale University. Position Description
The successful candidates will work collaboratively with a team of scientists from the Artificial Photosynthesis (AP, https://www.bnl.gov/chemistry/AP/) and Catalysis: Reactivity and Structure (CRS, https://www.bnl.gov/chemistry/CRS/) groups and will be supervised by CHASE principal investigators from those groups. Research is also expected to involve extensive collaboration with investigators at other CHASE institutions. Position Requirements
- PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Materials Science.
- Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Synthesis/characterization of organic compounds, inorganic, and organometallic coordination complexes.
- Homogeneous or heterogeneous catalysis of small molecule activation.
- Electrochemistry applied to mechanistic and kinetic studies in solution and at interfaces.
- Time-resolved spectroscopies such as UV/Vis transient absorption (TA), time-resolved infrared (TRIR), and time-resolved resonance Raman (TR 3 ).
- Radiation chemistry techniques, particularly pulse radiolysis.
- Synchrotron-based techniques (XAS, XPS, XRD, RIXS) for molecular and heterogeneous catalysts, including in-situ and in-operando methods.
- Experience in mechanistic studies of catalytic reactions is a plus.
Other Information: The position will be available starting in May-June 2022 and applications will be accepted until the position is filled. OTHER INFORMATION: BNL policy requires that after obtaining their PhD, eligible candidates for research associate appointments may not exceed a combined total of 5 years of relevant work experience as a post-doc and/or in an R&D position, excluding time associated with family planning, military service, illness or other life-changing events. At Brookhaven National Laboratory we believe that a comprehensive employee benefits program is an important and meaningful part of the compensation employees receive. Our benefits program includes, but is not limited to: - Medical, Dental, and Vision Care Plans
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Time-off and Leave Programs (vacation, holidays, sick leave, paid parental leave)
- 401(k) Plan
- Flexible Work Arrangements
- Tuition Assistance, Training and Professional Development Programs
- Employee Fitness/Wellness & Recreation: Gym/Basketball Courts, Weight Room, Fitness Classes, Indoor Pool, Tennis Courts, Sports Clubs/Activities (Basketball, Ping Pong, Softball, Tennis).
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