Brookhaven National Laboratory
Postdoctoral Research Associate Physical Chemistry
Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, New York, us, 11973
Postdoctoral Research Associate
The Chemistry Division at Brookhaven National Laboratory is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral research associate in the EPIP group. The successful candidate will use pulse radiolysis as a tool to study fundamental molecular energy conversion processes such as charge separation, transfer/transport and recombination, as well as projects with applications in light-driven chemical transformations, quantum information science, microelectronics and energy storage. The research will involve the use of pulse radiolysis at the Chemistry Division's 9 MeV Laser Electron Accelerator Facility (LEAF) to rapidly generate excited or charged states for study by transient absorption in the UV/Vis, IR and microwave regions. These studies will give information about kinetics and thermodynamics of electron/electron/proton transfer reactions, charge mobilities, radical reactivity, molar absorptivity spectra, and more. This position is for a 2-year term. The work will be under the supervision of Dr. Matthew Bird. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Planning experiments, preparing samples, and conducting experiments at LEAF. Data analysis (e.g. fitting transient absorption data, making plots of spectra). Writing papers and presenting work at seminars and conferences. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
PhD in physical chemistry, or a related field. Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Experience in the field of photochemistry/catalysis, electrochemistry/catalysis, organic electronics or spectroscopy. Use of pulse radiolysis, optical transient absorption or related spectroscopic methods Proficiency in solution preparation, simple purification, characterization (glovebox, Schlenk line, NMR etc.) Other Information:
This will be an onsite position. BNL policy requires that after obtaining a 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. Brookhaven National Laboratory requires all non-badged personnel including visitors to produce a REAL-ID or REAL-ID compliant documentation to access Brookhaven National Laboratory. This is due to nationwide identification requirements for federal site access as required by the federal REAL ID Act. Those not in possession of a REAL ID-compliant document will not be permitted to access the site which includes access to the Laboratory for interviews. Brookhaven National Laboratory delivers discovery science and transformative technology to power and secure the nation's future. Brookhaven Lab is a multidisciplinary laboratory with seven Nobel Prize-winning discoveries, 37 R&D 100 Awards, and more than 70 years of pioneering research. The Lab is primarily supported by the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Science. Brookhaven Science Associates operates and manages the Laboratory for DOE. BSA salutes our veterans and active military members with careers that leverage the skills and unique experience they gained while serving our country. Brookhaven Science Associates is an equal opportunity employer that values inclusion and diversity at our Lab. We are committed to ensuring that all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a veteran, disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. BSA takes affirmative action in support of its policy and to advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
The Chemistry Division at Brookhaven National Laboratory is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral research associate in the EPIP group. The successful candidate will use pulse radiolysis as a tool to study fundamental molecular energy conversion processes such as charge separation, transfer/transport and recombination, as well as projects with applications in light-driven chemical transformations, quantum information science, microelectronics and energy storage. The research will involve the use of pulse radiolysis at the Chemistry Division's 9 MeV Laser Electron Accelerator Facility (LEAF) to rapidly generate excited or charged states for study by transient absorption in the UV/Vis, IR and microwave regions. These studies will give information about kinetics and thermodynamics of electron/electron/proton transfer reactions, charge mobilities, radical reactivity, molar absorptivity spectra, and more. This position is for a 2-year term. The work will be under the supervision of Dr. Matthew Bird. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Planning experiments, preparing samples, and conducting experiments at LEAF. Data analysis (e.g. fitting transient absorption data, making plots of spectra). Writing papers and presenting work at seminars and conferences. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
PhD in physical chemistry, or a related field. Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Experience in the field of photochemistry/catalysis, electrochemistry/catalysis, organic electronics or spectroscopy. Use of pulse radiolysis, optical transient absorption or related spectroscopic methods Proficiency in solution preparation, simple purification, characterization (glovebox, Schlenk line, NMR etc.) Other Information:
This will be an onsite position. BNL policy requires that after obtaining a 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. Brookhaven National Laboratory requires all non-badged personnel including visitors to produce a REAL-ID or REAL-ID compliant documentation to access Brookhaven National Laboratory. This is due to nationwide identification requirements for federal site access as required by the federal REAL ID Act. Those not in possession of a REAL ID-compliant document will not be permitted to access the site which includes access to the Laboratory for interviews. Brookhaven National Laboratory delivers discovery science and transformative technology to power and secure the nation's future. Brookhaven Lab is a multidisciplinary laboratory with seven Nobel Prize-winning discoveries, 37 R&D 100 Awards, and more than 70 years of pioneering research. The Lab is primarily supported by the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Science. Brookhaven Science Associates operates and manages the Laboratory for DOE. BSA salutes our veterans and active military members with careers that leverage the skills and unique experience they gained while serving our country. Brookhaven Science Associates is an equal opportunity employer that values inclusion and diversity at our Lab. We are committed to ensuring that all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a veteran, disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. BSA takes affirmative action in support of its policy and to advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.