Postdoctoral Research Associate - Artificial Photosynthesis
Core
Conduct basic energy research on artificial photosynthesis, focusing on integrating molecular components and interfacial studies for solar-to-fuels conversion.
Role type
Postdoctoral Research Associate (Physical Chemistry/Energy)
Builds
Molecular chromophores, catalysts, and mechanistic understanding for light-driven small molecule transformations.
Domain
Energy research / Artificial Photosynthesis / Chemical Synthesis
Deliverable
research
Required skills
Synthetic skills in organic, inorganic, and organometallic chemistry; homogeneous and heterogeneous catalytic reactions; mechanistic understanding; instrumentation for probing kinetics and mechanism.
Preferred skills
Time-resolved spectroscopies (UV/Vis transient absorption, time-resolved infrared); single-crystal X-ray crystallography; electrochemical techniques with gas diffusion electrodes; synchrotron-based techniques (XAS, XPS, XRD, RIXS) for in-situ and in-operando methods.
Technologies
UV/Vis transient absorption, time-resolved infrared, single-crystal X-ray crystallography, electrochemical gas diffusion electrodes, synchrotron (XAS, XPS, XRD, RIXS)
Responsibilities
Synthesize catalysts and chromophores; perform mechanistic studies using steady-state and time-resolved techniques; conduct photochemical studies; publish results and present talks/posters.
Seniority
Postdoctoral Research Associate