Postdoc: Quantum Dot Carrier Dynamics & Spectroscopy

National Renewable Energy Laboratory

Golden (CO)

On-site

USD 77,000 - 126,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Health insurance
Pension benefits
403(b) plan with employer match
Life insurance
Paid time off

Job summary

The National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR) in Golden, Colorado, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher to study quantum dot carrier dynamics. This fixed‑term role focuses on photogenerated charge/spin transfer and related spectroscopic characterization in a collaborative environment.

The successful candidate will contribute to understanding interfacial chemistry, data analysis, and manuscript preparation, with an initial one‑year appointment extendable to three years, contingent on

Qualifications

  • PhD in a relevant field; recent graduate within the last three years.
  • Proven track record in scientific writing, presentations, and publication.

Responsibilities

  • Investigate photodynamics of quantum dots using spectroscopy to probe charge/spin transfer.
  • Collaborate in a cross‑disciplinary team of chemists and material scientists.
  • Design experiments and analyze data to understand interfacial chemistry and durability.

Skills

Synthesis of QDs
Spectroscopic characterization
Data analysis
Scientific writing
Presentation

Education

PhD in Chemistry, Materials Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related fields

Tools

UV-Vis spectroscopy
IR spectroscopy
Raman spectroscopy
EPR spectroscopy
Transient absorption spectroscopy
Microwave spectroscopy
Terahertz spectroscopy

Job description

The National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR) in Golden, Colorado, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher to study quantum dot carrier dynamics. This fixed‑term role focuses on photogenerated charge/spin transfer and related spectroscopic characterization in a collaborative environment.

The successful candidate will contribute to understanding interfacial chemistry, data analysis, and manuscript preparation, with an initial one‑year appointment extendable to three years, contingent on

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