Postdoctoral Research Associate - Catalysis, Theoretical Studies

Job description

The Chemistry Division has an opening a Postdoctoral Research Associate in catalysis. The successful candidate will be devoted to theoretical studies, involving description of electrochemical environment, understanding of reaction mechanisms and active sites under reaction conditions, and catalyst optimization. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: - Provide mechanistic understanding of the catalytic behaviors observed under reaction conditions. - Correlate the composition/structure with the activity/stability of catalysts. - Design and develop heterogeneous catalysts - Coordinate collaborative research with experimental or theoretical collaborators. - Prepare and write manuscripts for publications in scientific journals and present research results in scientific conferences and DOE program review meetings. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: - PhD degree in physics, physical chemistry, chemical engineering, or closely related fields. - Strong background and research experience (including graduate research) in electrocatalysis. - Good English writing and oral skills for publications and presentations. - Experience in applying electronic structure theory, Transition State Th...