POSTDOCTORAL RESEACHER/ RESEACH ASSOCIATE 4(two positions)
Center for Advanced Microstructures and Devices (CAMD)

As a part of the Department of Energy supported Energy Frontier Research Center (EFRC) at LSU,  The Center for Advanced Microstructures and Devices (CAMD) at Louisiana State University (LSU) in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, invites applications for the position of a Postdoctoral Researcher/ /Research Associate 4 (according to qualifications and experience).>

Responsibilities:Synthesizes nanomaterials using set-chemical techniques (i.e.traditional flask reactors and microfluidic reactors) with a focus on catalytic nanoparticles, characterizes these materials by all suitable techniques e.g.  High Resolution Transmission Electron Microscopy, X-ray Diffraction, X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy, Electron Diffraction, and Scanning Electron Microscopy; develops and realizes new ideas for synthesis, functionalization and application of these materials especially for futuristic energy applications; This is initially a one year appointment with continuation based upon funding and performance.

Required Qualifications: (Both positions) Ph.D. or equivalent degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Material Sciences or a related field;( Research Associate 4) must have experience in related field.

Qualifications Desired: Experience in the synthesis of metallic and polymeric nanomaterials using wet-chemical and microfluidic methods; ability to work in an interdisciplinary environment interacting closely with Energy researchers; experience in heterogeneous catalysis experience in characterization of nanomaterials using synchrotron radiation-based X-ray absorption spectroscopy and the characterization of magnetic nanomaterials using SQUID Magnetometer is an added advantage, experience in characterization techniques such as UV/Vis & FT-IR spectroscopy, Raman Spectroscopy, HPLC, Quartz Crystal Microbalance, Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopy (CLSM) and Atomic Force Microscopy; ability to develop microfluidic systems-based in situ XAS/FT-IR/UV-VIS time resolved experiments.

Salary and level will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Review of applications for the position will begin immediately. For full consideration applications must be submitted by July 6, 2009. Applications will be accepted until candidate is selected. Please have three letters of recommendation euailed to Craig Stevens at evstev@lsu.edu.

For further technical information you may contact Challa Kumar via email:
ckumar1@lsu.edu

LSU IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/EQUAL ACCESS EMPLOYER