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HERC: Metro New York & Southern Connecticut Associate Research Scientist in New York, New York
Employer Name: Columbia University
The Laboratory for Prof. Chen is seeking an Associate Research Scientist (ARS) to participate in scientific discoveries in the field of carbon dioxide mitigation and catalysts. The ARS will design and lead research projects that fit into the lab’s research mission, prepare research papers and present results at conferences and meetings, participate in the supervision of trainees, help raise research funds, and overall participate in all tasks of the lab function. The research in the Chen lab is in the Department of Chemical Engineering. The ARS will perform kinetic studies using reactors and characterize catalysts using synchrotron techniques. The ARS will study model surfaces to gain a fundamental understanding, as well as powder catalysts for industrially relevant reactions in thermocatalysis and electrocatalysis. Required: Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or a closely related field Specialization in catalysts and carbon dioxide mitigation Minimum of 3 years of postdoctoral research experience in an academic research laboratory Working knowledge of synchrotron-based characterization techniques Experience conducting kinetic studies using reactor systems Applicants should submit the following materials : Cover letter describing research experience, interests, and fit for the lab Curriculum vitae (CV) Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran Pay Transparency Disclosure The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University?s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.