Postdoctoral Associate

About the role

The Morris lab at Virginia Tech seeks a Postdoctoral Associate to utilize laser spectroscopy, particularly femto- and nano-second transient absorption spectroscopy and nanosecond transient infrared spectroscopy, to study light-matter interactions in metal organic framework materials.

Responsibilities

• Develop and synthesize metal organic framework materials
• Prepare spectroscopic samples for various characterization techniques
• Conduct and analyze data using fluorescence spectroscopy, time-correlated single photon counting (TCSPC), nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), attenuated total reflectance infrared spectroscopy (ATR-IR), powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD), and surface area analysis
• Collaborate with the research team and contribute to the interpretation of experimental results

Requirements

• Ph.D. in chemistry or a related field, awarded within the last four years
• Strong work habits and ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Publication record demonstrating scientific contributions
• Experience presenting at conferences

Benefits

Not specified

Pay

$55,000 annually

Schedule

Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Additional Information

The successful candidate will need to undergo a criminal conviction check. Virginia Tech is committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity.