Postdoctoral Research Associate (Chemistry)

• Carry out physical chemistry research projects in the Olshansky Research Laboratory
• Read scientific literature and help develop new research directions
• Analyze data and produce high-quality figures summarizing work
• Train undergraduate students in proper laboratory techniques
• Train undergraduate students in data analysis
• Maintain laboratory inventory and assist in ordering supplies

Qualifications:
Required

• Ph.D. in Chemistry or related field
• Demonstrated interest and skills in carrying out independent research
• Excellent verbal and written communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work collaboratively, and the desire to train and support undergraduate students new to research
• Experience with wet chemistry techniques
• Experience with standard analytical techniques: UV-Vis, Fluorescence, FTIR, NMR, Mass spec
• Experience with data analysis using programming (Matlab, Python, R, Mathematica, etc)
• Some teaching experience in either general chemistry or physical chemistry
• Experience working with or demonstrated commitment to working with a diverse community
• Successful completion of required reference and background checks
• An acceptable criminal offender records information (CORI) check

Preferred

• Experience with nanoparticle synthesis, especially colloidal quantum dots
• Experience with ultrafast optical spectroscopy, including transient absorption and time-resolved fluorescence
• Experience with electron paramagnetic resonance spectroscopy
• Familiarity with air-free techniques and Schlenk line operation

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