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Loyola University Chicago Postdoctoral Researcher in Chicago, Illinois
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Position Details
Job Title Post-Doctoral Researcher
Position Number 8102186
Job Category University Staff
Job Type Full-Time
FLSA Status Exempt
Campus Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campus
Department Name CHEMISTRY & BIOCHEMISTRY
Location Code CHEMISTRY & BIOCHEMISTRY (02113A)
Is this split and/or fully grant funded? Yes
Duties and Responsibilities
The Research Team is seeking a Post-Doctoral Researcher in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Loyola University Chicago, specializing in Surface Science and Catalyst Characterization methods. Our Research focuses on studying chemical reactions on well-defined surfaces under ultrahigh vacuum conditions using scanning tunneling microscopy and advanced spectroscopic techniques. The successful Candidate will contribute to a project funded by the Petroleum Research Fund, aimed at developing novel catalytic surfaces for the gas-phase hydroformylation reaction. This Project offers opportunities for collaboration with other Universities and national laboratories, providing excellent networking and career development prospects.
Required Qualifications:
PhD in Chemistry, Physics, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related Disciplines.
Strong knowledge of Surface Science research.
Experience working with model surfaces in ultrahigh vacuum conditions.
Familiarity with Scanning Tunneling Microscopy ( STM ) imaging.
Preferred Qualifications (but not required):
Experience with sample characterization techniques using various spectroscopic methods, such as X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy ( XPS ), Infrared Spectroscopy, etc.
Experience with Density Functional Theory ( DFT ) calculations.
Application Process:
Interested Candidates should contact Dr. Mausumi Mahapatra via email at mmahapatra1@luc.edu. Applicants are required to submit their CV, Cover Letter, Academic Transcripts, List of Publications, and three (3) Letters of Recommendation.
Minimum Education and/or Work Experience
PhD in Chemistry, Physics, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related Disciplines.
Qualifications
Qualifications:
Required:
PhD in Chemistry, Physics, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related disciplines
Strong knowledge of Surface Science research
Experience working with model surfaces in ultrahigh vacuum conditions
Familiarity with Scanning Tunneling Microscopy ( STM ) imaging
Preferred (but not required):
Experience with sample characterization techniques using various spectroscopic methods, such as X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy ( XPS ), Infrared Spectroscopy, etc.
Experience with Density Functional Theory ( DFT ) calculations
Certificates/Credentials/Licenses
A PhD degree in Chemistry, Physics, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related Disciplines.
Computer Skills
Basic computer skills, including proficiency in MS Word and PowerPoint, are required for this position. While our group is currently focused on experimental work, one of our long-term goals is to develop expertise in Computational Chemistry. Therefore, Applicants with experience using programs for running DFT calculations, and who can help advance progress in this area, are highly preferred (though not required). Additionally, experience with various image processing software for STM data analysis and creating DFT models is also preferred.
Supervisory Responsibilities No
Required operation of university owned vehicles No
Does this position require direct animal or patient contact? No
Physical Demands None
Working Conditions None
Open Date 04/01/2025
Close Date
Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate $74,088/ann
Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate $61,008/ann
Special Instructions to Applicants
About Loyola University Chicago
Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation’s largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability. A Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola leverages its status as one of an elite group of universities with the highest level of research activity to advance knowledge that serves communities and creates global impact. With 15 schools, colleges, and institutes (https://www.luc.edu/academics/schools.shtml) —including Business, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences—Loyola operates three primary campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy, that provide students a transformative, globally connected learning experience. Consistently ranked among the nation’s top universities by U.S. News & World Report, Loyola is a STARS Gold-rated institution that is ranked as one of the country’s most sustainable campuses by The Princeton Review and has earned distinctions from AmeriCorps and the Carnegie Foundation for its longstanding record of service and community engagement. Guided by its Jesuit mission and commitment to caring for the whole person, Loyola educates ethical leaders who think critically, act with purpose, and strive to create a more just and sustainable world.
Loyola University Chicago strives to be an employer of choice by offering its staff and faculty a wide array of affordable, comprehensive, and competitive benefits. To view our benefits in detail, click here (https://www.luc.edu/hr/facultystaffbenefits/) .
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