Postdoctoral Associate - Chemistry
Postdoctoral Associate - Chemistry
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Position Summary
Dr. Lea Nienhaus of the Department of Chemistry at Rice University is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate with expertise in scanning probe microscopy.
The Nienhaus Research Group is interested in understanding the role of nanoscale structure on the ensemble materials properties. The group has pioneered solidstate perovskitesensitized photon upconversion using a variety of tetracene and anthracene derivatives and studied the triplet generation process at the interface of perovskites and organic molecules. Subtle differences in the local structural environment of the organic molecules have clear impact on the underlying energy landscape and the group uses a variety of structural spectroscopy and microscopy methods to disentangle the structurefunction relationship. At Rice the group will continue to push the envelope of coupled scanning probe microscopy and optical spectroscopy to understand the effects of nanoscale disorder in perovskites organic semiconductors and hydrogenbonded supramolecular networks. Research in the Nienhaus Group is highly interdisciplinary combining a wide variety of chemical and physical methods materials development and synthesis and engineering approaches.
Workplace Requirements:This is an inperson position at Rice University in Houston this position is funded by a grant soft and/or restricted funds. Continued employment is contingent on the renewal of funding.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
The following documents must be submitted to receive full consideration for the position. (a) Curriculum vitae with a list of publications (b) a twopage statement of research interests and past research accomplishments (c) and at least three letters of recommendation. The application materials should be sent to by the applicants and the referees.
Minimum Requirements
- Doctoral degree in the field of chemistry physics or closely related field
- Bachelors degree in physics chemistry materials science or chemical engineering
Substitutions
- No substitutions for education allowed
Skills Required
- Expertise in AFM and STM
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as oral presentation skills
- Organization and time management skills
- Able to work in a collaborative environment and mentor students
- Able to work independently and professionally with minimal supervision and direction
Preferences
- Expertise in optical scanning probe methods
- Interest in learning single molecule optical spectroscopy
- Working knowledge of semiconductor photophysics
- Perovskite or quantum dot experience
Essential Functions
- Supports the development of a combined confocal microscope/AFM tool
- Aids in developing an optical scanning tunneling microscope (STM) under airfree conditions in a glovebox
- Documents analyzes and maintains research data
- Assists with proposal development to obtain research funding
- Mentors oversees and/or trains junior research team members and students
- Publishes and presents research findings
- Supports project management and collaboration across institutions or disciplines
- Designs and implements research protocols; adapts new procedures methods or instrumentation relative to research procedures
- Performs all other duties as assigned
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Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
