Post-Doctoral Scholar in Chemistry

University of Kentucky, United States

Updated: over 2 years ago
Location: Lexington, KENTUCKY
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Posting Details


Job Title Post-Doctoral Scholar in Chemistry
Requisition Number FE02708
Working Title
Department Name 8E030:Chemistry
Work Location Lexington, KY
Type of Position Temporary
Position Time Status Full-Time
Tenure Track Status Non-Tenure Track
Required Education
Ph.D. in Chemistry, Physics, or a related field
Required Related Experience
Experience in gas-phase molecular-beam laser spectroscopy and quantum chemical computation
Required License/Registration/Certification
n/a
Job Summary
A postdoctoral position is available with Dong-Sheng Yang at the University of Kentucky in the Department of Chemistry.  Research projects involve the spectroscopic characterization of rare-earth metal complexes and clusters in the gas phase. The metal complexes or clusters are synthesized in a pulsed molecular beam source, and their chemical compositions are identified with time-of-flight mass spectrometry. Spectroscopic measurements include pulsed-field ionization zero electron kinetic energy, mass-analyzed threshold ionization, infrared-ultraviolet photoionization, or photoelectron velocity-map imaging. The spectroscopic measurements are supplemented with quantum chemical calculations.  A description of our research activities and a list of recent publications can be found at https://chem.as.uky.edu/users/dyang0 . The position is initially for one year at an annual rate of $47,476 (US) plus benefits and can be extended upon mutual agreement and availability of funding.
Applicants should have a Ph.D. in chemistry, physics, or related field, with experience in gas-phase molecular-beam laser spectroscopy and quantum chemical computation. 
Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest, a CV, and a list of publications (upload as Specific Request 1). In addition, please provide the names and contact information for two-three references when prompted in the academic profile. This information may be utilized to solicit recommendation letters from your references within the employment system. 
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Potential applicants with any questions about the position are welcome to contact Dong-Sheng Yang at [email protected].
The University of Kentucky is located in Lexington-the heart of the Kentucky’s beautiful bluegrass region.  
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply
Open Until Filled Yes
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