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National Laboratory of the Rockies
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Postdoctoral Researcher in Quantum Dot Carrier Dynamics and Photodynamics National Laboratory of the Rockies in United States
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Chemistry
Funding
Full-time, fixed-term postdoctoral appointment for an initial one year, with extension up to three years total preferred subject to mutual satisfaction and funding availability. Annual salary is $76,600–$126,400 for 40 hours per week. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; disability insurance; pension benefits; a 403(b) savings plan with employer match; life and AD&D insurance; paid time off, sick leave, and holidays. Relocation reimbursement may be available for some positions
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United States
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National Laboratory of the Rockies
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The National Laboratory of the Rockies is seeking a postdoctoral researcher in quantum dot carrier dynamics within its Materials, Chemical, and Computational Sciences Directorate. The research is supported by the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science Basic Energy Sciences program and investigates the photodynamics of quantum dots and related nanostructured semiconductor systems.
The project will examine the fundamental processes governing photogenerated charge and spin separation and transfer. The researcher will use synthetic chemistry to vary quantum-dot composition and morphology, then apply spectroscopic characterization to determine how these structural changes influence primary photochemical events. Surface chemistry will also be studied and modified to control interfacial spin, charge, and energy transfer.
The work combines steady-state techniques, including UV–visible, infrared, Raman, photoluminescence, and electron paramagnetic resonance spectroscopy, with time-resolved infrared, EPR, transient absorption, microwave, and terahertz measurements. The researcher will design experiments aimed at developing a deep understanding of photochemical systems rather than optimizing them solely for performance.
The postdoctoral researcher will participate in a cross-disciplinary team of physical chemists, inorganic chemists, materials scientists, and theorists. The team studies surfaces, interfaces, durability, and newly developed chemical architectures in a collaborative research environment supported by advanced facilities and partnerships across academia, industry, and national laboratories.
Funding details
Full-time, fixed-term postdoctoral appointment for an initial one year, with extension up to three years total preferred subject to mutual satisfaction and funding availability. Annual salary is $76,600–$126,400 for 40 hours per week. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; disability insurance; pension benefits; a 403(b) savings plan with employer match; life and AD&D insurance; paid time off, sick leave, and holidays. Relocation reimbursement may be available for some positions
What's required
Applicants must be recent PhD graduates within the last three years and must meet educational requirements before the employment start date. A PhD in Chemistry, Materials Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field is required. Applicants must have an established record in scientific writing, presentations, publications, and communication. Preferred experience includes synthesis or characterization of quantum dots or related nanostructured semiconductors; modulation of interfacial chemistry in bulk or nanoscale systems; semiconductor photoelectrochemistry; spectro-electrochemistry; and related interfacial modification and characterization techniques. Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a federal PIV card, satisfy DOE access requirements, pass a background investigation, and pass a pre-employment drug test if offered employment. Work authorization and DOE facility access are conditional requirements.
How to apply
Apply through the Workday application portal for requisition R14512. Submit an application form, cover letter, and resume; applications are required separately for each position.
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