Postdoctoral Research Associate - Chemistry | Catalysis Science (Heterogeneous)

Title: Postdoctoral Research Associate - Chemistry | Catalysis Science (Heterogeneous)

Employee Classification: Postdoctoral Research Assoc

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

SubDivision-Department: UNT-College of Science

Department: UNT-Chemistry-121200

Job Location: Denton

Salary: Compensation is competitive and commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and discipline, in accordance with university guidelines and available funding.

• FTE: 1.00
• Retirement Eligibility: ORP Eligible
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Department Summary

The Department of Chemistry provides opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students interested in cutting-edge technology and research. We allow students to pursue their scientific creativity with guidance from leading chemistry faculty.

UNT has a highly diverse campus with a wide range of languages spoken in addition to English. We welcome candidates who have experience with HSI/MSIs and/or who speak Spanish, Vietnamese, American Sign Language, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin and other variations), Arabic, Tagalog, Farsi, French, or/and Yoruba.

Position Overview

The primary purpose of this position is to conduct research in the field of Catalysis Science (Heterogeneous) in the PI, Dr. Linxiao Chen’s group at UNT. The postdoctoral scientist will plan, execute, and analyze experiments involving the synthesis, spectroscopic characterization of heterogeneous catalysts, and catalytic reaction kinetics. The postdoctoral scientist will also instruct and oversee graduate and undergraduate students involved in the research, and contribute to writing proposals and papers.

This position will provide abundant freedom in research directions and topics, under the umbrella of Heterogeneous Catalysis. The postdoctoral scientist is encouraged to propose and pursue original, novel ideas in thermal, photo-, and/or electro-catalysis that are of common interest with the PI. Research topics of interdisciplinary, fundamental, and collaborative nature is especially encouraged. In addition to the ample resources at UNT, Chen Group can provide broad collaboration opportunities, and frequent access state-of-the-art capabilities at DOE’s national laboratories for catalysis studies, such as synchrotron and in-situ electron microscopy.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. in a field related to Heterogeneous Catalysis (e.g., Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science)
• Research experience in Heterogeneous Catalysis (thermal, photo-, or electro-)
• Ability to conduct doctoral-thesis-level research independently

Employees in this job may be responsible for conducting research on, working on, or having the ability to access critical organizational infrastructure and they must be able to maintain the security and integrity of the infrastructure related to this role.

Preferred Qualifications

• • Strong interest in the fundamental science of heterogeneous catalysis
• • Interest in learning and exploring new areas/techniques out of comfortable zone
• • Expertise in at least one of the three areas: 1) precise synthesis of well-defined catalytic materials; 2) flow-reactor kinetic analysis; 3) advanced in-situ spectroscopy
• • Familiarity and interest in spectroscopic techniques for catalyst characterization, particularly synchrotron techniques
• • Experience in collaborative research environment
• • Strong communication skills

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Job Duties

• plan and execute experiments and data analysis 
• contribute to writing proposals and papers 
• contribute to training and supervision of graduate and undergraduate students 

Work Schedule

varies based on assignment

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Benefits

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