Postdoctoral Research Associate - Ames National Laboratory

Postdoctoral Research Associate - Ames National Laboratory

Ames, IA
Full Time
R15915

Position Title:
Postdoctoral Research Associate - Ames National Laboratory

Appointment Type:
Post Doc/Trainee

Job Description:
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

Would you like to work for a National Laboratory that conducts world-renowned research? Would you enjoy working on a diverse, beautiful, university campus? Can you imagine yourself in a mid-sized location that regularly ranks as one of the U.S. Best Places to Live? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you should consider a career with Ames National Laboratory!

Ames Laboratory is a U.S. Department of Energy federally contracted National Laboratory located in Ames, Iowa, on the campus of Iowa State University. We are dedicated to translating foundational science through applied research to create technological innovations. We create materials, inspire minds to solve problems, and address some of the most challenging issues facing our world today. We promote and believe in a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, civility, and shared ownership in support of the Laboratory's collective success.

The Division of Chemical & Biological Sciences is seeking a postdoctoral associate with a background in synthetic chemistry to develop new organic radical-based probes for solid-state dynamic nuclear polarization (DNP)-NMR spectroscopy. The chosen candidate will join a large multidisciplinary team consisting of researchers from both Ames National Laboratory and Iowa State University, as well as other national laboratories and universities. The successful candidate will be responsible for synthesizing new organic-radical based probes for DNP- enhanced solid-state NMR spectroscopy seeking improvements in both sensitivity and operational complexity compared to conventional NMR or DNP-NMR.

Synthetic space will be in the new Hach Hall facility at Iowa State University, in the laboratory of Prof. Arthur Winter, which is fully equipped for modern organic synthesis (see thewinterlaboratory.com), and maintains access to a Bruker pulsed VT-EPR spectrometer with in situ capabilities. The research team also includes experts in solid-state NMR spectroscopy and dynamic nuclear polarization, with priority access to a laboratory with two solid-state dynamic nuclear polarization (9.4 and 14.1 T) spectrometers. The successful candidate will collaborate with other scientists in the Division of Chemical and Biological Sciences and the Division of Materials Sciences and Engineering for additional characterization needs.

The successful candidate must be able to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences, collaborate with a team, and have a commitment to working safely in the laboratory.

This is a 1-year term appointment, but there is potential for future employment subject to the availability of funding.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Ph.D. in chemistry, materials science, or a related discipline.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in synthetic organic chemistry.

Experience with organic radicals/EPR spectroscopy is a plus, but not required.

A strong scientific publication record.

Department/Program & College Description:

www.ameslab.gov

Proposed Start Date:
January 2, 2025

Proposed End Date or Length of Term:
January 1, 2026

Number of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work Period

Time Type:
Full time

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on "Apply" and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter

3) List of Professional References

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Why Choose ISU?

Iowa State Postdocs enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:

• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
  
• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans
  
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
  
• Flexible Spending Accounts
  
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
  
• Employee Assistance Program
  
• Wellbeing Program
  
  Original Posting Date:
  November 12, 2024
  
  Posting Close Date:
  December 15, 2024
  
  Job Requisition Number:
  R15915
  
  
  
  To apply, visit https://isu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/IowaStateJobs/job/Ames-IA/Postdoctoral-Research-Associate---Ames-National-Laboratory_R15915?jobFamilyGroup=ad349100dff401e4977b360b060a32e3
  
  
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