Updated: 28 minutes ago
Location: Indiana, PENNSYLVANIA
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Posting Details
Position Details
| Title | Postdoctoral Research |
|---|---|
| Appointment Status | Non-Tenure Track |
| Department | IUPUI Department of Chemistry – School of Science |
| Location | Indianapolis |
| Position Summary | Postdoc Position for Hydrogen Electrosynthesis The Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology at the Indiana University of Indianapolis is seeking qualified applicants for a postdoctoral research fellow position. Are you interested in Materials Science and Renewable Energy Production ? The Hydrogen Electrosynthesis Sardar Research group is at the forefront of the development of nanoparticle-based electrocatalyst development for hydrogen production. More information about the research can be found at https://sardar.lab.iupui.edu . Specific projects are part of an exciting research program funded by NSF and ONR focusing on the synthesis of unique plasmonic nanoparticles for their applications in photoelectrocatalysis. The duration of the initial appointment will be for one year. The position can be renewable based on research productivity, performance, and funding. Consideration for the postdoc position will be given to candidates with:
Applicant materials must include letter of application, curriculum vitae, minimum of three research publication and name of three reference in single PDF. Additionally, graduate students near completion of their Ph.D. are welcome and invited to apply. Applicants should be scientifically driven and self-motivated individuals with the highest commitment to excellence in scholarship. Indiana University Indianapolis (IUI) is a public research university in Indianapolis, Indiana. IUI has been recognized as one of the most innovative universities in the world by Reuters’ Top 100: The World’s Most Innovative Universities. The Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology builds on the strength of thirty years of research, training and outreach activity and has collaborated closely with the IU School of Medicine and Eli Lilly and Company, among others. The department draws on an expansive and collegial community of scholars and practitioners from multiple disciplines devoted to the serious study of chemistry and chemical biology. The Indiana University Indianapolis campus is located near downtown Indianapolis, a city that uniquely combines the cultural amenities of urban life with the residential qualities of smaller communities and is highly affordable. As the major center for industry and government within the state, Indianapolis has a wide variety of research and training sites. Indiana University Indianapolis is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX. Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator. See Indiana University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination here, which includes contact information. The Annual Security Reports, containing policy statements and crime statistics for Indiana University campuses, are available through Public Safety and the IU Police Department web sites at https://protect.iu.edu/police-safety/annual-reports/index.html . A paper copy will be provided upon request from Public Safety at [email protected] . As the state’s premier urban research institution, Indiana University Indianapolis is committed to being a welcoming campus community that reflects and enacts the values of diversity, equity and inclusion that inform academic excellence. We seek candidates who will not only enhance our representational diversity but whose research, teaching, and community engagement efforts contribute to diverse, equitable, and inclusive learning and working environments for our students, staff, and faculty. Indiana University Indianapolis condemns racism in all its forms and has taken an anti-racist stance that moves beyond mere statements to interrogating its policies, procedures, and practices. We hope to identify individuals who will assist in our mission to dismantle racism so that everyone has the opportunity to succeed at Indiana University Indianapolis. Review of applications will begin immediate and continue until the position is filled. |
| Basic Qualifications | · Deep understanding of electrochemistry, kinetics of electrocatalysis, lab-scale prototype fabrication of polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) electrolyzers, and fundamental understanding of hydrogen evolution reactions (HERs). · Capabilities of operating scanning electron microscope, X-ray diffractometer, and Raman and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy instruments. · Solid communication skills, both verbal and written. · A doctorate degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or related disciplines. · Demonstrated ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams. · Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a Postdoc member at IUI. |
| Department Contact for Questions | Dr. Rajesh Sardar |
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| Special Instructions | Applicant materials must include letter of application, curriculum vitae, minimum of three research publication and three letters of recommendation. |
| For Best Consideration Date | 06/30/2024 |
| Expected Start Date | 08/01/2024 |
| Posting/OAA # | IU-100841-2024 |