Postdoc: Nonlinear Spectroscopy for Liquid Interfaces

Oak Ridge National Laboratory; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate focused on nonlinear spectroscopy at liquid-liquid interfaces relevant to chemical separations. The role involves using surface-specific spectroscopies, pump-probe methods, and scattering techniques within a multidisciplinary team to uncover mechanistic insights under stimuli.

You will design experiments, analyze data with theorists, and contribute to publications while ensuring safety and quality, aligned with ORNL's

Qualifications

• PhD in chemistry, physics, chemical engineering or related field completed within the last 5 years.
• Experience with ultrafast laser-based spectroscopies or microscopies, with emphasis on infrared vibrational techniques.

Responsibilities

• Apply surface-specific nonlinear optical spectroscopies to study liquid-liquid interfaces during liquid extraction.
• Use vibrational pump-probe spectroscopies to study molecular mechanisms and dynamics of extraction phases.
• Design new approaches to probe stimulus-driven interfaces at and away from equilibrium.
• Develop efficient data analysis protocols and collaborate with theorists to interpret results.
• Assist in carrying out neutron/x-ray scattering experiments.
• Present and report research results at meetings and publish in peer-reviewed journals.

Skills

Ultrafast spectroscopy

Data analysis

Education

PhD in chemistry, physics, chemical engineering or related field

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Job description

Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate focused on nonlinear spectroscopy at liquid-liquid interfaces relevant to chemical separations. The role involves using surface-specific spectroscopies, pump-probe methods, and scattering techniques within a multidisciplinary team to uncover mechanistic insights under stimuli.

You will design experiments, analyze data with theorists, and contribute to publications while ensuring safety and quality, aligned with ORNL's