Post Doctoral Associate

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DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC JOB SUMMARY                                            

The Department of Chemical, Environmental and Materials Engineering seeks a Post Doctoral Associate to develop and characterize nanoporous materials, including metal-organic frameworks (MOF), covalent organic frameworks (COF), and zeolite, for photocatalytic water purification and contaminant removal. The postdoctoral associate will generate preliminary data for publications and external funding proposals and support student research training.

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC JOB FUNCTIONS                                                                             

1.     Design and synthesize MOFs, COFs, zeolite and other porous materials for photocatalysis.

2.     Characterize materials using X-ray diffraction, spectroscopy, adsorption measurements, and other appropriate methods.

3.     Plan and execute experiments; analyze data, assess structure-property relationships, and maintain reproducible protocols.

4.     Generate preliminary results for external grant proposals; prepare manuscripts, reports, and presentations.

5.     Mentor students in experimental techniques, data analysis, and troubleshooting; collaborate across disciplines.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

DEPARTMENT PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS                                                                      

Education:

Ph.D. in chemistry, materials science, chemical engineering, or a closely related field.

Certification and Licensing:

None required.

Experience:

Research experience in MOF or porous material synthesis and characterization preferred; experience in adsorption, separation, molecular recognition, or photocatalysis desirable.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

·               Knowledge of inorganic/materials synthesis, photocatalysis, and structure-property relationships.

·               Experience with single-crystal and/or powder XRD, spectroscopy, adsorption analysis, or electrochemical methods.

·               Strong experimental design, data analysis, scientific writing, collaboration, and student mentoring skills.

This is a department-specific job description intended to supplement the core job profile. It reflects duties and responsibilities specific to a particular department and may not encompass all tasks assigned to an individual position. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and primary responsibilities of the role performed within the department. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based on departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned consistent with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the position.