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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
- Perform quantitative analysis of surface chemical structure and dynamics
and investigate the impact of surface properties on optical and electronic
characteristics of nanocrystals and their macroscopic assemblies.
- Advanced application of some of the following materials characterization
methods to semiconductor nanocrystal-ligand complexes, with quantitative interpretation:
nuclear magnetic and electron paramagnetic resonance, isothermal titration
calorimetry, thermogravimetric analysis, x-ray diffraction, Raman and optical
absorption/emission.
- Work collaboratively, reporting results internally to fellow researchers
through monthly meetings and externally through conference presentations and
peer-reviewed publications.
Qualifications
- Recent Ph.D. in Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry or a related field
with an emphasis on physical chemistry of materials.
- Critical analysis and communication skills should be 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.
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