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Harvard University Postdoctoral Fellow in Electrochemical Engineering for Sustainable Chemistry in Cambridge, Massachusetts
Details
Title Postdoctoral Fellow in Electrochemical Engineering for Sustainable Chemistry
School Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
Department/Area Applied Physics
Position Description
The Schiffer electrochemical engineering laboratory at Harvard University invites applications for a postdoctoral position in electrochemical engineering reactor design and characterization, beginning in October 2024, or soon thereafter. The applicant will be working on building electrochemical devices for new reactions. The candidate will work closely with Professor Zachary Schiffer starting projects related to sustainable nitrogen cycle reactions . The position is for one year, renewable for two additional years. For further information, please visit schifferlab.seas.harvard.edu or contact zschiffer@seas.harvard.edu.
Basic Qualifications
PhD in chemistry, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, materials science, engineering, physics, or similar fields by the expected start date.
Additional Qualifications
Applicant should have experience in a chemistry wet lab and specifically should have experience synthesizing catalysts such as metal oxide nanoparticles for electrochemical devices. The applicant should have experience with electrochemistry and building electrochemical devices. A successful candidate is driven and independent, and the candidate will be responsible for helping the PI to start new projects and help mentor new graduate and undergraduate students.
Special Instructions
Deadline for application: 6/10/24
List of application requirements:
CV
Cover letter summarizing past work, reasons for wanting to join the lab, goals for the postdoc, and longer-term career goals.
Contact Information
Meg Reardon
Contact Email mreardon@seas.harvard.edu
Equal Opportunity Employer
Harvard is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, protected veteran status, disability, genetic information, military service, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or other protected status.
Minimum Number of References Required 2
Maximum Number of References Allowed 4
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