DGS - Postdoctoral Fellow (Synthesis of Single-Bonded Nitrogen Compounds)

Job Posting Title:DGS - Postdoctoral Fellow (Synthesis of Single-Bonded Nitrogen Compounds)Hiring Department:Department of Earth and Planetary SciencesPosition Open To:All ApplicantsWeekly Scheduled Hours:40FLSA Status:ExemptEarliest Start Date:ImmediatelyPosition Duration:Expected to Continue Until Mar 01, 2026Location:UT MAIN CAMPUSJob Details:The Jackson School of Geosciences at The University of Texas at Austin seeks to hire a talented and innovative postdoctoral scholar. The scholar will be supervised by a Professor in the Department of Geological Sciences, but will be encouraged to seek collaborations across the Department of Geological Sciences and the Texas Materials Institute.The postdoctoral appointment is initially for a twelve (12) month period, with the aim for an extension for another twelve (12) months pending a successful first-year evaluation.The application package should include:A document outlining past achievements and general research interests (1 page);A research proposal outlining the scientific problems the applicant aims to tackle during this postdoctoral appointment (2-3 pages);A CV including a list of publications;A list with the names of three (3) potential references to contact.Upload all materials to Workday; incomplete applications will not be considered. Top applicants will also be asked to submit three (3) letters of recommendation.Purpose:The postdoc fellow will work with the faculty supervisor in the Mineral Physics Group on the project. The scientific responsibility of the postdoc fellow is to use high pressure-temperature techniques and/or nanoparticle catalysts method to find conditions to synthesize single-bonded nitrogen compounds and to characterize the compounds using laser spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction techniques.Responsibilities:Find routes to synthesize and characterize novel single-bonded nitrogen (N-N) compounds such as hexazine and polymeric nitrogen.Conduct experiments using high pressure-temperature techniques (mainly laser-heated diamond-anvil cells), synchrotron-based X-ray diffraction, chemical reactors with nanoparticles, and/or Raman spectroscopy.Conduct X-ray diffraction refinements and Raman characterizations in the Mineral Physics Laboratory.Travel to synchrotron radiation centers such as the Advanced Photon Source to conduct high pressure-temperature experiments.Work with the supervisor to write up research results for scientific publications and for annual reports to Welch Foundation.Required Qualifications:Recent doctorate in physics, mineral physics, chemistry, material science, or a closely related field at the time of appointment. PhD must have been earned within the past three years. Experience with high-pressure diamond anvil cell techniques. Knowledge of condensed matter physics. Experience in processing laser spectroscopic and X-ray diffraction data. Strong verbal and written communication skills in science. Strong creativity and problem-solving skills in laboratory experiments. Complete application package as described above.Preferred Qualifications:Research experience in diamond anvil cells or chemical reaction and synthesis using nanoparticle as catalysts. Raman spectroscopy and synchrotron X-ray diffraction skills. Publication track record. Strong letters of recommendation.Salary Range:$65,000Working Conditions:Work in the standard office and laboratory conditions.Travel to synchrotron radiation centers for experiments.Operation of laboratory equipment including lasers.Operation of diamond anvil cells and gas loading system.Handling of small micro-sized samples under microscopes.Required Materials:Resume/CV.3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor.Letter of interest.Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers:

You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.Employment Eligibility:Please make sure you meet all the required qualifications and you can perform all of the essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation.Background Checks:A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.Equal Opportunity Employer:The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action.Pay Transparency:The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.Employment Eligibility Verification:If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form.E-Verify:The University of Texas at Austin uses E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015.

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