Postdoctoral Researcher - Controlling Charges in 2D Materials and Plasmonic Nanostructures

About the role

The Chemistry and Nanoscience Center at NLR seeks a Postdoctoral researcher to contribute to the study of charge generation, separation, and recombination within photoactive nanomaterials. The ideal candidate will have expertise in synthesizing, manipulating, and characterizing 2D materials and plasmonic nanostructures.

Responsibilities

• Utilize synthesis methods including top-down and bottom-up approaches to create 2D materials and plasmonic heterointerfaces.
• Explore doping, functionalization, defect engineering, and plasmonic interactions to tune the optoelectronic properties of nanomaterials.
• Employ various characterization techniques such as Confocal Raman/photoluminescence spectroscopy, atomic force microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, and transient absorption to probe and control photogenerated charges.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to investigate surfaces and interfaces of novel chemistries and architectures.

Requirements

• Recent PhD graduate within the last three years.
• Experience with or demonstrated ability to quickly learn new techniques in nanomaterials and spectroscopy.
• Strong background in data analysis, experimental design, and manuscript writing.
• Experience in surface functionalization, phase control, and defect engineering of nanostructures.
• Knowledge of designing, making, and modifying heterostructures.
• Understanding of the optoelectronic properties of semiconductors and spectroscopy/microscopy of nanomaterials surfaces.

Qualifications

• PhD in Chemistry, Material Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related fields.
• Established track record in scientific writing, presentation, publication, and communication.

Skills

• Expertise in nanostructure synthesis, particularly with 2D materials or plasmonics.
• Ability to manipulate and characterize 2D materials and plasmonic nanostructures.
• Proficiency in data analysis and experimental design.
• Experience with spectroscopy and microscopy techniques relevant to nanomaterials.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Short-term disability insurance.
• Pension benefits.
• 403(b) Employee Savings Plan with employer match.
• Life and AD&D insurance.
• Personal time off (PTO) and sick leave.
• Paid holidays.
• Performance-, merit-, and achievement-based awards.
• Relocation expense reimbursement (eligibility varies).

Pay

$76,600 - $126,400 annually.

Schedule

Full-time, 40 hours per week.