美国莱斯大学电化学/催化方向博士后项目

美国莱斯大学电化学/催化方向博士后项目

Postdoc Positions in Electrochemistry/Catalysis at Rice University

Rice University

Houston, TX, United States

Expires on December 08, 2020

Prof. Haotian Wang’s group at Rice University is hiring postdocs to focus on the topic of electrocatalysis, electrochemistry, electroorganic synthesis, ion conductors and ion exchange membranes, in-operando spectroscopic tools, energy storage, or other fields in energy and sustainability that are related to the group’s current research.

Group website: http://wang.rice.edu

Apply: https://jobs.rice.edu/postings/24586

We are seeking candidates who have demonstrated ability to lead and/or work collaboratively in teams comprised of individuals of diverse backgrounds, skills, and perspectives. Consistent with the National Research Council’s report, Convergence: Facilitating Transdisciplinary Integration of Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Engineering, and Beyond, we are seeking candidates who have demonstrated ability to work in research groups that “… [integrate] the knowledge, tools, and ways of thinking…” from engineering, mathematics, and computational, natural, social and behavioral sciences to solve societal problems using a convergent approach.

We seek greater representation of women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans in disciplines in which they have historically been underrepresented; to attract international students from a wider range of countries and backgrounds; to accelerate progress in building a faculty and staff who are diverse in background and thought; and we support an inclusive environment that fosters interaction and understanding within our diverse community.

The George R. Brown School of Engineering ranks among the top 20 of undergraduate engineering programs (US News & World Report) and is strongly committed to nurturing the aspirations of faculty, staff and students in an inclusive environment.

Rice University is an Equal Opportunity Employer with commitment to diversity at all levels and considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.

Minimum Education Required

Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate

Specify Major/Discipline

Chemistry, materials science, chemical engineering, applied physics, or closely related field

Minimum Experience Required

No experience required.

Experience Preferred

- Experience in electrochemistry

– Experience in organic/electroorganic synthesis

– Experience in ion conductors or ion exchange membranes

- Experience in batteries and fuel cells

- Experience in in operando spectroscopic tools

Minimum Skills Required

- Basic knowledge of electrochemistry and materials science

– Familiarity with energy/sustainability concepts

– Familiarity with new electrocatalytic reaction proposal design and drafting

– Ability to master the essence of the material in the scientific literature and to recognize shortcomings in the published work

– Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as oral presentation skills

– Organization and time management skills

– Ability to work in a collaborative environment

– Ability to work independently and professionally with minimal supervision and direction

– Ability to train first year graduate students with basic experimental skills

Skills Preferred

Ability to independently develop innovative ideas and projects related to electrochemistry, electrocatalysis, energy storage, organic/electroorganic synthesis, surface chemistry mechanism studies, ion conductors, and ion exchange membranes

Security Sensitive

As defined under the Texas Education Code and Rice Policy No. 425, this position is security sensitive and employment in this position is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.

Internal / External Contacts

Internal Contacts: The incumbent has contact with Rice faculty, staff, and students.

External Contacts: The incumbent has contact with external researches and collaborators.

Physical Demands

Requires working in an experimental lab.

Working Conditions

Experimental lab space

Essential Personnel

Position is not considered essential during a campus emergency.

Rice University Standard of Civility

Serves as a representative of the University, displaying courtesy, tact, consideration and discretion in all interactions with other members of the Rice community and with the public.

Essential Functions

- Conducts electrochemistry experiments to fulfill the target of projects

– Explores frontiers of electrosynthesis of chemical feedstocks

– Synthesizes catalytic materials

– Performs characterizations of synthetic catalytic materials

– Trains newly recruited graduate students with essential experimental skills

– Analyzes results of experiments for key input parameters

– Publishes and presents research findings

– Supports project management and collaboration across institutions or disciplines

– Designs and implements research protocols; adapts new procedures, methods or instrumentation relative to research procedures

– Performs all other duties as assigned