Postdoctoral Research Associate

The Chemistry Division has an opening for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position in catalysis. The successful candidate will be working on synthesis , catalytic evaluation, and characterization to elucidate active sites and catalyst stability under reaction conditions. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Provide mechanistic understanding of the catalytic behaviors observed under reaction conditions. Correlate the composition/structure with the activity/stability of catalysts. Design and develop heterogeneous catalysts Coordinate collaborative research with experimental or theoretical collaborators. Prepare and write manuscripts for publications in scientific journals and present research results in scientific conferences and DOE program review meetings. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: PhD degree in physics, physical chemistry, chemical engineering, or closely related fields. Strong background and research experience (including graduate research) in electrocatalysis. Good English writing and oral skills for publications and presentations. Hands-on experience in synthesis, testing and characterization of catalysts. Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge in heterogeneous catalysis. Synthesis with controlled composition and morphology, catalytic evaluation and in-situ/operando characterization using synchrotron and neutron techniques. Additional Information: Initial 1-year term appointment subject to renewal for the second year based on performance and funding. Brookhaven Laboratory is committed to providing fair, equitable and competitive compensation. The full salary range for this position is $82,000- $85,000 / year. You will be placed at the level and salary commensurate with your experience. Salary offers will be commensurate with the final candidates qualification, education and experience and considered with the internal peer group. 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