Postdoctoral Scholar - Chemistry

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The laboratory of ProfessorMiriam Freedman in the Department of Chemistry,at The Pennsylvania State University, seeks to fill a postdoctoral research position in the area of physical and chemical characterization of organic atmospheric aerosol particles.

Research will involve investigation of liquid-liquid phase separation in model aerosol systems. Experiments will be performed using optical and electron microscopy, in addition to supporting characterization which will be performed using a variety of techniques.

The ideal postdoctoral candidateswill have research experience in one or more of the following fields: atmospheric chemistry, analytical chemistry, physical chemistry, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, or environmental engineering. The successful candidate will have prior experience with aerosol chemical characterization.

Applicants must have recently received, or be scheduled to receive, a Ph.D.in an area broadly relevant to our research program by the time employment starts. The individual should be self-motivated and is expected to lead their own individual projects,as well as contribute to collaborative research efforts. Interested and qualified applicants must submit applications electronically to include a cover letter describingyour research background to include prior training,and research interests, as well as a CV which includes a list of publications.

Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.Following a screening ofinitial application materials,candidates will be contacted by emailasking for letters of referenceto be sent. The initial appointment isa term appointment funded for one-year from the date of hire with a possibility of re-funding. All applicants will be encouraged to apply for independent funding.

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