Postdoctoral Fellow - Lanthanide Cluster Properties

Title Postdoctoral Fellow - Lanthanide Cluster Properties Appointment Status Non-Tenure Track Department IU Bloomington Chemistry Location Bloomington Position Summary

The Department of Chemistry in the College of Arts + Sciences at Indiana University, consists of a well-rounded research community with cutting-edge expertise in a wide variety of modern disciplines including analytical chemistry, organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, physical chemistry, materials chemistry, and biochemistry.

Job Summary:

Collaborative postdoctoral research will be conducted on lanthanide oxide, nitride and boride clusters anions and neutrals using a combination of anion photoelectron spectroscopy (traditional and two-dimensional). The goals include mapping the intrinsic electronic and molecular structures of these clusters, determining the nature of strong photoelectron-valence electron interactions and how they can be leveraged to drive transitions in the clusters, and exploring properties of controlled mixed lanthanide species. This research is largely experimental but is done in close collaboration with two theory groups.

Responsibilities:

Oversee the day-to-day operations on the project including maintaining equipment, ensure forward progress on data acquisition and manuscript preparation, contribute intellectually to the project.

Basic Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Ph.D. in Chemistry or Physics at time of appointment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with laser spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, vacuum systems, lasers, computational chemistry.

Department Contact for Questions

Questions regarding the position or application process can be directed to: Prof. Caroline Chick Jarrold, Department of Chemistry, Indiana University, 800 E. Kirkwood Avenue, Bloomington, IN 47405, ....

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Additional Qualifications Salary and Rank $45,000/year, Postdoctoral Fellow Special Instructions

The initial appointment for this position will be for 12 months. Additional 12-month extension will be available based on performance. A competitive salary along with a benefits package will be offered.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, CV, and contact information for three references to Applications will be reviewed upon receipt.

For Best Consideration Date 07/18/2025 Expected Start Date 08/01/2025 Posting Number IU-...