Postdoctoral Fellow: Synthetic Materials Chemistry 2340 views

The Faculty of Science, Department of Chemistry has one postdoctoral position available immediately to support the research of Prof. Steven H. Bergens (PI) within the Future Energy Systems (FES) program funded by the Canada First Research Excellence Fund (CFREF). The position is available for one to two years with possibility for renewal.

About the research:

• The research requires strong working experience in electrochemistry and photoelectrodes. The project will involve electrocatalysis (including drop casting, CV, potentiostatic measurements, IR compensation, surface characterization (solid-state and solution-phase UV-vis, IR, XPS), determination of faradaic efficiencies) as well as photoactivity measurements (incident photon to charge carrier efficiency, product quantification with GC, NMR, HPLC).
• Assist in oversight of research projects of graduate and undergraduate students, and other personnel to achieve targeted research objectives within timelines
• Manage day-to-day operation of the research laboratory, including maintaining equipment and supplies, overseeing troubleshooting of problems, and ensuring adherence to safety protocols
• Analyze, interpret, and report research results; assist in preparation of publications and grant applications; present results in meetings, seminars, and conferences

Requirements:

• Applicant must hold PhD degree in Electrochemistry, with experience in photoelectrodes.
• Strong publication and presentation track record in this area and experience in mentoring and training students as part of a research team.
• Ability to work independently and within a team, including demonstrated leadership qualities and interaction with collaborators.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with ability to present to a wide range of audiences

How to Apply:

Apply by sending CV, a brief statement of research interests, and contact information for three references to Steven Bergens (sbergens@ualberta.ca)