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Posted: 17-Mar-24
Location: Syracuse, New York
Salary: Open
Categories:
Academic/Faculty
Other - Academic/Faculty
Internal Number: 102348
Job Description:
The Walker Lab in the Department of Biomedical and Chemical Engineering at Syracuse University (Dr. Theodore Walker – P.I.) invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher beginning as early as Spring 2024. Term of appointment is up to two years. This search is open-ended: all candidates with research interests and/or backgrounds (especially chemistry and chemical engineering) that align with ongoing project areas will be considered. In particular, experience in synthesis and characterization of transition-metal- and/or phosphide-based electrodes; and in situ reaction kinetics monitoring in electrochemical processes is desired.
Current project areas include:
- Electrochemical oxidation of bio-renewable precursors into lower-carbon platform molecules via dynamic, resonance-promotional modulation of surface energies over transition-metal-phosphide catalysts
- Alkali-metal-resistant, bi-functional metal and acid catalysts for hydropyrolysis of waste plastics and biomass
- Grafting of polymer brushes onto supported catalysts to direct selectivity and mitigate deactivation by poisons in liquid-phase processes
The Walker Lab's research profile encompasses catalyst synthesis, characterization, and experimental reaction kinetics measurements; but we also collaborate extensively with theorists, combining our experimental results with quantum-chemical and/or molecular dynamics simulations, toward a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental bases by which our catalysts transform raw materials into products. Accordingly, computational experts with an interest in co-advised appointments with theory-oriented faculty (including outside the department) will be considered.
The Walker Lab values diversity of opinions, perspectives and lived experiences in our team dynamics. Persons from historically underrepresented backgrounds are especially encouraged to apply.
Questions should be directed to the PI at:
[email protected]
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