Post-Doctoral Associate in Chemistry

University of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Florida, on the Main Campus in Gainesville, FL, invites applications for a Post-Doctoral Associate in Chemistry to work with the Center for Molecular Magnetic Quantum Materials (M2QM). The role focuses on synthesis and characterization of ultra-small metal oxide nanoparticles as clusters and their use to study quantum properties on model surfaces.

Applicants should hold a PhD in Chemistry.

Qualifications

• PhD in Chemistry.
• Experience in synthetic inorganic chemistry and high nuclearity coordination clusters is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Synthesize ultra-small (1–3 nm) metal oxide nanoparticles as molecular clusters and study their properties.
• Characterize materials using spectroscopic and physical techniques including single-crystal X-ray crystallography.
• Investigate quantum properties on model surfaces, including coherence times, quantum clock transitions, and exchange couplings.

Education

PhD in Chemistry

Job description

Post-Doctoral Associate in Chemistry

Job No: 540697

Work Type: Full Time

Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Categories: Grant or Research Administration, Physical/Mathematical Sciences

Department: 16120100 - LS-CHEMISTRY-GENERAL

Job Description

The Center for Molecular Magnetic Quantum Materials (M2QM) at the Department of Chemistry, University of Florida is seeking a Post Doctoral Associate under the supervision of Professor George Christou. See https://efrc.ufl.edu/.

The Center programs range from the synthesis and characterization of emergent new materials to a systematic computational understanding of their many-body quantum behavior. The fundamental science of the M2QM aims to address the two primary technological challenges: 1) how to create qubits for intrinsically quantum computing, and 2) how to replace elements of traditional computers and sensors with intrinsically quantum, molecule-based devices that are energy efficient as well as fast and adaptive. In this setting, reliable, swift, all-electron calculations of magnetically complex materials are crucial.

The successful candidate will work on the synthesis of ultra-small (1-3 nm) metal oxide nanoparticles as molecular clusters, their characterization by various spectroscopic and physical techniques including single-crystal X-ray crystallography, and their use as supports for one or more magnetic ions and molecules to study the quantum properties on a model surface, including coherence times, quantum clock transitions, and exchange couplings. Experience in synthetic inorganic chemistry and high nuclearity coordination clusters is essential.

Expected Salary

The salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, and the compensation includes a full benefits package. To see more, visit benefits.hr.ufl.edu.

Required Qualifications

PhD in Chemistry.

Preferred

Experience in synthetic inorganic chemistry and high nuclearity coordination clusters is essential

Health Assessment Required: No

Our Commitment

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University of Florida is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392- 2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.