Postdoctoral researcher Job at LRES Corporation, Chicago, IL

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  • LRES Corporation
  • Chicago, IL

Job Description

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Postdoctoral Researcher

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Position Details

Job Title: Post-Doctoral Researcher
Position Number: 8102186
Job Category: University Staff
Job Type: Full-Time
FLSA Status: Exempt
Campus: Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campus
Department Name: CHEMISTRY & BIOCHEMISTRY
Location Code: CHEMISTRY & BIOCHEMISTRY (02113A)
Is this split and/or fully grant funded? Yes

Duties and Responsibilities

The Research Team is seeking a Post-Doctoral Researcher in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Loyola University Chicago, specializing in Surface Science and Catalyst Characterization methods. Our Research focuses on studying chemical reactions on well-defined surfaces under ultrahigh vacuum conditions using scanning tunneling microscopy and advanced spectroscopic techniques. The successful Candidate will contribute to a project funded by the Petroleum Research Fund, aimed at developing novel catalytic surfaces for the gas-phase hydroformylation reaction. This Project offers opportunities for collaboration with other Universities and national laboratories, providing excellent networking and career development prospects.

Required Qualifications:

  • PhD in Chemistry, Physics, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related Disciplines.
  • Strong knowledge of Surface Science research.
  • Experience working with model surfaces in ultrahigh vacuum conditions.
  • Familiarity with Scanning Tunneling Microscopy (STM) imaging.

Preferred Qualifications (but not required):

  • Experience with sample characterization techniques using various spectroscopic methods, such as X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS), Infrared Spectroscopy, etc.
  • Experience with Density Functional Theory (DFT) calculations.

Application Process:

Interested Candidates should contact Dr. Mausumi Mahapatra via email at mmahapatra1@luc.edu . Applicants are required to submit their CV, Cover Letter, Academic Transcripts, List of Publications, and three (3) Letters of Recommendation.

Minimum Education and/or Work Experience

PhD in Chemistry, Physics, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related Disciplines.

Certificates/Credentials/Licenses

A PhD degree in Chemistry, Physics, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related Disciplines.

Computer Skills

Basic computer skills, including proficiency in MS Word and PowerPoint, are required for this position. While our group is currently focused on experimental work, one of our long-term goals is to develop expertise in Computational Chemistry. Therefore, Applicants with experience using programs for running DFT calculations, and who can help advance progress in this area, are highly preferred (though not required). Additionally, experience with various image processing software for STM data analysis and creating DFT models is also preferred.

Supervisory Responsibilities

No

Working Conditions

None

Open Date

04/01/2025

Close Date

Position Salary

Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate: $74,088/ann
Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate: $61,008/ann

Special Instructions to Applicants

About Loyola University Chicago: Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation’s largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability. A Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola leverages its status as one of an elite group of universities with the highest level of research activity to advance knowledge that serves communities and creates global impact. With 15 schools, colleges, and institutes —including Business, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences—Loyola operates three primary campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy, that provide students a transformative, globally connected learning experience. Consistently ranked among the nation’s top universities by U.S. News & World Report, Loyola is a STARS Gold-rated institution that is ranked as one of the country’s most sustainable campuses by The Princeton Review and has earned distinctions from AmeriCorps and the Carnegie Foundation for its longstanding record of service and community engagement. Guided by its Jesuit mission and commitment to caring for the whole person, Loyola educates ethical leaders who think critically, act with purpose, and strive to create a more just and sustainable world.

Loyola University Chicago strives to be an employer of choice by offering its staff and faculty a wide array of affordable, comprehensive, and competitive benefits. To view our benefits in detail, click here . Loyola adheres to all applicable federal, state, and/or local civil rights laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in private institutions of higher education. Please see the University’s Nondiscrimination Policy .

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Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  • * Do you possess a PhD in Chemistry, Physics, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related Disciplines?
    • Yes
    • No
  • * What is your current position, and how does it prepare you for the responsibilities in this position?

    (Open Ended Question)

  • * Please describe a previous work situation where you have taken initiative to streamline a process or workflow in your work.

    (Open Ended Question)

  • * Please share your strongest work skill.

    (Open Ended Question)

  • * How would you deal with competing priorities?

    (Open Ended Question)

  • * What computer programs are you proficient at?

    (Open Ended Question)

  • * Do you possess previous experience training and supervising Students?
    • Yes
    • No
  • * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
    • Public Job Posting
    • Internal Job Posting
    • Agency Referral
    • Advertisement/Publication
    • Personal Referral
    • Website
    • Other
  • * Why do you want to work for Loyola University Chicago?

    (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  • Resume
  • Cover Letter/Letter of Application
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • Scholarly Publications
Optional Documents
  • Research Statement

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