Postdoctoral in solar driven electro- catalysis for production of renewable fuel USA

Post‐doctoral research positions are available at Rutgers University in the field of solar driven electro- catalysis for production of renewable fuels. An immediate need is for a scientist/engineer to work within a team to design, build and characterize an electrochemical device for conversion of water and CO2 to a liquid hydrocarbon fuel by electrolysis.The goal is to develop a prototype device based on electrocatalysts, polymers and electrolytes being developed at Rutgers. Prior developments of this team include noble-metal-free OER and HER catalysts. At Rutgers, this position involves a collaboration between the Dismukes, Castner and Uhrich Laboratories. The successful applicant will join a team of scientists, engineers and students collaborating across disciplinary boundaries in the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, the Rutgers Catalysis Research Center, the Institute for Advanced Materials, Devices and Nanotechnology, and the Laboratory for Surface Modification. External collaboration on this project involves the industry leader in PEM electrolysis systems Proton OnSite and the Solar Fuels Institute (SOFI).

Professional development in areas of sustainable energy is provided through the Integrative Graduate Education & Research Training Program, the Rutgers Energy Institute and the Bloustein Center for Energy, Economics and Environmental Policy.

Preferred backgrounds include materials science, chemical engineering, systems level assembly of devices, electro-chemistry, electro-catalysis, polymer science. Exceptional opportunities are available for highly motivated candidates with strong publication records, regardless of their specific area of expertise. A list of prior publications from these projects is attached.

The initial appointment will be for one year. Funding for a second year is available with mutual agreement. The position is open until filled.

Applications should include a curriculum vita, list of publications and a brief statement (less than 3 pages) of research interests and goals. On the application, please list three references that you have asked to send letters of recommendation. All application materials must be submitted electronically as a single PDF file to the following address with this subject line:

YOUR NAME_YOUR FILE NAME_SOLARFUELSPD

SolarFuelSPD@chem.rutgers.edu

Reference letters on letterhead may be sent either to the address below (hard copies) or to the previous electronic address using the same subject line formatting as above.

Solar Fuels Research Associate Position

Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology

610 Taylor Road

Rutgers University

Piscataway, NJ 08854