Postdoctoral Research Associate

Postdoctoral Research Associate

About the Opportunity

SUMMARY AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Northeastern University Center for Renewable Energy Technology and Mukerjee Lab seeks one enthusiastic postdoctoral researcher to commence in spring 2022. The research focus will be on in situ and operando X-ray absorption spectroscopy with certain emphasis on XANES, EXAFS and delta-Mu techniques, high-energy X-ray diffraction and tomography using National Synchrotron Lightsource facility(ies) to investigate electrochemical processes and structure evolution mechanisms in fuel cells and electrolysis cells, photocatalysts for plasmonically enhanced electrochemical phenomena. Additional scope of work may include study of solid-state electrolytes for advanced batteries. Projects will involve wet chemistry inorganic synthesis, catalysis, use of Raman and UV spectroscopy, electrochemistry and structural characterization. In depth analysis of acquired experimental data for XAS, XANES, EXAFS and delta-Mu is a must. Other potential projects that align with our general direction are also possible. Position will require periodic travel to Brookhaven National Laboratory Synchrotron Facility (possibly Argonne or Stanford) for conducting experiments.

The primary responsibility of the postdoc is to conduct research. This particular position will require writing specific beam time proposals for allocating beamtime at Synchrotron facilities. The postdoc is also expected to write research papers, present research at meetings, contribute to research proposals, manage research data and software, and assist in mentoring graduate and undergraduate students.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

The candidate should have a Ph.D. in spectroscopy, physical chemistry, inorganic chemistry, or a closely related field.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• The candidate should have strong problem-solving skills, communication skills, and be highly motivated.
• Demonstrated research experience in XAS spectroscopy (experiments and data analysis), inorganic synthesis, electrochemistry
• Expertise in vibrational spectroscopy methods is a plus.

Position Type

Research

Additional Information

Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

To learn more about Northeastern University's commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see www.northeastern.edu/diversity.


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