Post Doctoral Fellow - Chemistry

Department: Chemistry Salary: 49,400 - 56,200

Description

Possesses, understands, and applies a comprehensive knowledge in area of specialization. Develops understanding and skills to allow for completion of assignments that cross fields of specialization. Develops leadership and management skills.

• Receives/Reviews progress and evaluates results of experiments or projects under control or supervisory responsibility.
• Recommends changes in research, testing or experimental procedures.
• May be responsible for a single highly technical and complex piece of research equipment.
• May review and evaluate the effectiveness of personnel.
• May plan for and assign personnel to projects under control.
• Operates with latitude for unreviewed action.
• May receive general supervision conferring with higher levels only in unusual situations.
• Performs other job-related duties as required.
  
  

Position Overview: We are seeking a highly motivated researcher with a strong solid-state synthesis and crystallography background, preferably with experience in high-pressure techniques. This position focuses on exploring fundamental chemistry and computational modeling to advance our understanding of intermetallic gold chemistry.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct solid-state synthesis and characterization of intermetallic gold compounds.
• Utilize high-pressure techniques to study structural and chemical properties.
• Perform computational modeling to analyze and predict chemical behavior.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to advance research objectives.
• Present findings at meetings and contribute to publications in peer-reviewed journals.
  
  

Qualifications

• PhD in Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related field.
• Experience in solid-state synthesis and crystallography.
• Knowledge of high-pressure techniques is preferred.
• Familiarity with computational modeling tools and techniques.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  
  

MQ: Requires singular knowledge of a specialized advanced professional discipline or the highest level of general business knowledge, normally acquired through attainment of a directly job-related terminal degree or equivalent formal training in a recognized field of specialization that is directly related to the type of work being performed. No experience is required.

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