"Postdoctoral Research Associate - College of Engineering - Department of Chemical Engineering"

Carnegie Mellon University is a private, global research university that stands among the world's most renowned education institutions. With ground-breaking brain science, path-breaking performances, creative start-ups, big data, big ambitions, hands-on learning, and a whole lot of robots, CMU doesn't imagine the future, we invent it. If you're passionate about joining a community that challenges the curious to deliver work that matters, your journey starts here!

Since its inception in 1905, the Carnegie Mellon Department of Chemical Engineering has been on the leading edge of research and innovation in chemical engineering. Today, this is more true than ever. With research thrusts across fields such as health and medicine, biofuels, air quality and more, CMU chemical engineering students are paving the way to healthier, cleaner, more efficient future for all.

The Aitbekova research group at Carnegie Mellon University is seeking a highly motivated and talented postdoctoral researcher with expertise in steady-state and time-resolved spectroscopy of liquid and powder samples and experience in developing methods and instrumentation.

Core Responsibilities:

• Designing and building a custom fluorimeter
• Developing methods for near-IR detection and quantification
• Measuring absorption and emission of powder samples
• Developing data collection and analysis methods
• Performing gas-phase catalytic reactions with gas- and liquid-product analysis
• Collaborating with graduate students
• Contributing to manuscript and proposal writing

Adaptability, excellence, and passion are vital qualities within Carnegie Mellon University. We are in search of a team member who can effectively interact with a varied population of internal and external partners at a high level of integrity. We are looking for someone who shares our values and who will support the mission of the university through their work.

Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Applied Physics, or a related field with a focus on spectroscopy, photophysics, or photochemistry
• Experience building optical setups
• Experience in performing steady-state and time-resolved spectroscopy measurements
• Proficiency with Python or Matlab
• Excellent scientific writing and communication skills with a track record of peer-reviewed publications
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered.

Joining the CMU team opens the door to an array of exceptional benefits.

Benefits eligible employees enjoy a wide array of benefits including comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous retirement savings program with employer contributions. Unlock your potential with tuition benefits, take well-deserved breaks with ample paid time off and observed holidays, and rest easy with life and accidental death and disability insurance.

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