Postdoc: STM Surface Science for Catalyst Studies

Brookhaven National Laboratory; Northern, New York (KY, NY); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Brookhaven National Laboratory invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to characterize metal, oxide, and oxide/metal surfaces with STM. This role supports catalyst characterization and mechanistic studies in C1 chemistry, using both UHV and ambient-pressure STM systems.

IR spectroscopy and AP–XPS will complement surface chemistry investigations at lab and synchrotron facilities. The position is an initial 2-year term with renewal contingent on performance and funding.

Qualifications

• PhD in chemistry, chemical engineering or physics or related fields.
• Extensive STM experience and surface science expertise.
• Commitment to safety, ethics, and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Characterize well-defined metal, oxide and oxide/metal surfaces using STM.
• Support catalyst characterization and mechanistic studies in C1 chemistry.
• Work with variable-temperature UHV STM and ambient-pressure STM setups.
• Study surface chemistry of C1 processes using IR spectroscopy and AP-XPS.

Skills

STM experience

Surface science

Safety culture

Education

PhD in chemistry, chemical engineering or physics or related fields

Tools

XPS spectroscopy

Synchrotron facilities experience

Job description

Brookhaven National Laboratory invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to characterize metal, oxide, and oxide/metal surfaces with STM. This role supports catalyst characterization and mechanistic studies in C1 chemistry, using both UHV and ambient-pressure STM systems.

IR spectroscopy and AP–XPS will complement surface chemistry investigations at lab and synchrotron facilities. The position is an initial 2-year term with renewal contingent on performance and funding.