Postdoctoral Research Associate (Chemist

Postdoctoral Research Associate (Chemistry)

Amherst Campus
Full Time
JR6875

Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the racial, socio-economic, and geographic profile of its student body. The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration and staff.

Job Description:

Amherst College invites applications for the Postdoctoral Research Associate position. The Postdoctoral Research Associate is a full-time, one-year position. The expected salary range for this job opportunity is: $58,000 - $62,000 per year.

The salary offered will vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to relevant education, training, and experience, tenure status, and other nondiscriminatory business considerations. Amherst College is pleased to provide a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package that meets the needs of staff and faculty and their families. Click here for Benefits Information.

The postdoctoral researcher will perform independent research on the photophysics of semiconducting colloidal nanoparticles (quantum dots), and nanoparticle-molecule conjugates with an eye toward two specific applications: artificial photosynthesis and quantum information science. Half of the postdoctoral researcher's time will be spent on a federally funded project to understand the photophysics and chemical interactions in photocatalytic carbon dioxide reduction systems. There will be significant flexibility in specific projects, which will be decided collaboratively between Professor Olshansky and the postdoctoral researcher. A primary goal of this research project is to support the postdoctoral researcher's growth as an independent researcher and will ideally produce a peer-reviewed publication.

The postdoctoral researcher will also be expected to train and mentor undergraduate students in the Olshansky lab and will assist in the instruction of either general chemistry or physical chemistry courses. These tasks are viewed as professional development opportunities for the postdoctoral researcher's training as a teacher-scholar. The postdoctoral researcher will be expected to take appropriate actions to support a diverse... For full info follow application link.

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