The Molecular Foundry at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) is recruiting four postdoctoral researchers to help initiate a new coordinated research program to unify our understanding of the surface chemistry and physics of inorganic semiconductor nanocrystals. Postdoctoral researchers will work together with a cross-disciplinary team of materials scientists, chemists and physicists to elucidate the fundamental aspects of surface bonding by small molecules, create new chemical mechanisms for strict control of surface-ligand interactions, and quantify the impact of surface chemistry on the optical and electronic properties of nanocrystals. Researchers will be expected to complement one another's skills and expertise to formulate a comprehensive understanding of nanoparticle surfaces. This foundational knowledge will empower us to manipulate nanocrystal properties and characterize their ensemble interactions with the environment in diverse energy-related applications currently under investigation at the Molecular Foundry.
Key Responsibilities
- Characterize colloidal semiconductor nanocrystal surface chemistry, structure, optical and electronic properties, at both the single-particle and ensemble level.
- Apply advanced knowledge of electron microscopy and x-ray spectroscopic methods.
- Develop, apply and interpret results of advanced physical measurement techniques.
- Work collaboratively, reporting results internally to fellow researchers and externally through monthly meetings, conference presentations, and peer-reviewed publications.
Qualifications
- Recent Ph.D. in Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry or a related field with an emphasis in surface science of materials
- Experience in developing, applying and interpreting results of advanced physical measurement techniques. Specific experience in electron or scanning probe microscopy or synchrotron techniques is desirable.
- Critical analysis and communication skills demonstrated through research publications in peer reviewed journals
- In addition to strong laboratory experience in related research, the successful candidates should have demonstrated ability to work in a cross-disciplinary team and to communicate ideas and results effectively.
Please also view the other Nanocrystal Surface Chemistry Project job opportunities:
Materials Postdoctoral Fellow, job # 23696
Materials Postdoctoral Fellow, job # 23697
Computational Spectroscopy of Nano-materials Postdoctoral Fellow, job # 23699
Note - These are one-year appointments with the possibility of renewal based upon satisfactory job performance, continuing availability of funds, and on-going operational needs.
About Us
The Molecular Foundry at Berkeley Lab, one of five Nanoscale Science Research Centers recently established by the U.S. Department of Energy, is a user facility for the design, synthesis and characterization of materials with nanometer dimensions. One of its charter pursuits is to conduct outstanding research across the breadth of nanoscience. Learn more at http://foundry.lbl.gov.
You can also visit us at http://www.youtube.com/berkeleylab.
Berkeley Lab is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to the development of a diverse workforce.
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