Postdoctoral Researcher – Electrochemical Synthesis: The Mustain Laboratory for Electrocatalysts and Fuels at the University of South Carolina is seeking a postdoctoral research associate for the Electrochemical Synthesis area. The focus of this position is the synthesis and testing of catalysts for CO reduction and electrochemical methane activation. The work is part of larger collaborative efforts funded by the U.S. Department of Energy and National Science Foundation. The successful applicant will collaborate with graduate students, present results to sponsors, participate in proposal writing, and attend meetings and conferences.
Designation: Postdoctoral Researcher
Research Area: Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or equivalent
Location: University of South Carolina
Eligibility/Qualification:
- PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or equivalent.
- PhD thesis focused on electrochemical CO2 reduction or electrochemical methane oxidation.
- Demonstrated previous experience in catalyst synthesis.
Job Description: The selected candidate will:
- Synthesize and test catalysts for CO reduction and electrochemical methane activation.
- Collaborate extensively with graduate students.
- Prepare reports and present results to sponsors.
- Participate in the writing of new proposals.
- Travel to meetings and conferences.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous experience in the synthesis of single-atom catalysts.
- Training and operation of XRD, SEM, TEM, and XPS.
- Previous experience with preparing membrane electrode assemblies.
- Previous experience mentoring graduate or undergraduate students.
- Desire to participate in the writing of funding proposals.
For more information about this project and our group, please feel free to contact Prof. Mustain at mustainw@mailbox.sc.edu and visit https://www.mustainlab.com.
How to Apply: To apply for this position, please visit the following link: https://usciobs.sc.edu/postings/146262
Last Date for Apply: Applications will be reviewed starting from June 19, 2023, and will be continuously assessed as received until the ideal candidate is found.
Table: Required Qualifications
| Required Qualifications |
|---|
| 1. PhD. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science or Equivalent |
| 2. Ph D Thesis whose topic is focused on electrochemical CO2 reduction or electrochemical methane oxidation |
| 3. Demonstrated previous experience in the synthesis of catalysts |
Table: Preferred Qualifications
| Preferred Qualifications |
|---|
| 1. Previous experience in the synthesis of single-atom catalysts |
| 2. Training and operation of XRD, SEM, TEM, and XPS |
| 3. Previous experience with preparing membrane electrode assemblies |
| 4. Previous experience mentoring graduate or undergraduate students |
| 5. Desire to participate in the writing of funding proposals |
Please note that the direct link to the posting can be found here: https://usciobs.sc.edu/postings/146262
