[Ifeffit] Postdoc position in XAS and catalysis is open at BNL

[Stavitski, Eli]

Postdoctoral Research Associate Catalysis and X-ray Spectroscopy
https://jobs.bnl.gov/job/upton/postdoctoral-research-associate-catalysis-and-x-ray-spectroscopy/3437/52857447392
Postdoctoral Research Associate Catalysis and X-ray Spectroscopy Description at 
Brookhaven National 
Laboratory
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X-ray Spectroscopy at Brookhaven National Laboratory
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Job ID 3913Date posted 08/11/2023

Brookhaven National Laboratory (www.bnl.gov) delivers discovery science and 
transformative technology to power and secure the nation’s future. Brookhaven 
Lab is a multidisciplinary laboratory with seven Nobel Prize-winning 
discoveries, 37 R 100 Awards, and more than 70 years of pioneering research. 
The Lab is primarily supported by the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office 
of Science. Brookhaven Science Associates (BSA) operates and manages the 
Laboratory for DOE. BSA is a partnership between Battelle and The Research 
Foundation for the State University of New York on behalf of Stony Brook 
University.

Organizational Overview

The Hard X-ray Scattering & Spectroscopy (HXSS) program at BNL’s National 
Synchrotron Light Source II (NSLS-II) offers world-class capabilities for 
studying complex and heterogeneous materials under in situ and operando 
conditions. The program provides advanced spectroscopy, diffraction, and 
imaging x-ray tools, supported by computational resources for high-throughput 
analysis and modeling. One of the leading research directions in the HXSS 
science program is heterogeneous catalysis with emphasis on in situ and 
operando characterization. The Inner Shell Spectroscopy (ISS) beamline is a 
frontier X-ray spectroscopy instrument allowing high throughput and high energy 
resolution studies of a variety of catalysts. ISS is aimed at establishing 
structure-function relationships under relevant reaction conditions.

Position Description

NSLS-II is seeking exceptional candidates for a research associate position in 
the Hard X-ray Scattering and Spectroscopy program. The successful candidate 
will work collaboratively with the ISS team and supporting technical, 
engineering and controls staff. They will be involved in developing, 
commissioning, and testing custom sample environments for catalysis 
experiments, including high pressure gas and integration of the high energy 
resolution spectrometers in the ISS operando catalysis research infrastructure. 
They will also be involved in the support of the users at the beamline, 
including industrial partners. Leveraging the technical developments, the 
successful candidate will conduct mechanistic studies of catalytic carbon 
dioxide hydrogenation at high pressures in collaboration with ISS scientists.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  *   Develop, commission, and test new catalysis infrastructure at the ISS 
beamline.
  *   Take part in the logistic work required for successful beamline user 
operation
  *   Participate in experiment planning, execution, translation of results 
into new scientific knowledge.
  *   Disseminate scientific results as manuscripts, conference presentations, 
progress reports etc.
  *   Develop and maintain safe practices and working conditions.

Position Requirements

  *   A PhD in chemistry, chemical engineering, or materials science
  *   Understanding of heterogeneous catalytic reaction mechanisms, 
demonstrated by a publication record
  *   Knowledge of in-situ/operando characterization applied to heterogeneous 
catalysis, relevant instrumentation and data analysis methods
  *   Experience with synchrotron X-ray characterization techniques
  *   Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills
  *   Demonstrated organizational and planning skills and methodical 
record-keeping
  *   Ability to work in a collaborative team environment

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  *   Demonstrated record of applying X-ray absorption spectroscopy to solve 
problems in heterogenous catalysis
  *   Knowledge of X-ray absorption spectroscopy data modelling including 
advanced quantum methods
  *   Expertise with sample environment development and applications
  *   Proficiency in programming using Python or equivalent languages

OTHER INFORMATION:

  *   BNL policy requires that after obtaining their PhD, eligible candidates 
for research associate appointments may not exceed a combined total of 5 years 
of relevant work experience as a post-doc and/or in an R position, excluding 
time associated with family planning, military service, illness or other 
life-changing events.

At Brookhaven National Laboratory we believe that a comprehensive employee 
benefits program is an important and meaningful part of the compensation 
employees receive. Our benefits program includes, but is not limited to:

  

[Ifeffit] EXAFS-50 symposium and short course, Oct. 30-Nov. 3 at BNL

[Anatoly Frenkel]

Dear subscribers:

Sharing here my Linkedin post:

I am excited to share that Brookhaven National Laboratory will be hosting
the Symposium ("EXAFS-50") that will mark the 50th anniversary of
Stern-Sayers-Lytle team's introduction of the Extended X-ray Absorption
Fine Structure (EXAFS) technique in early 1970s. The Symposium will open
the week of events, hosted by Brookhaven National Laboratory, that will
include the talks of the experts in the field on the past, present and
future of the EXAFS technique on Oct. 30 and 31, and culminate by the
three-day long short course on advanced data analysis methods of EXAFS,
from Nov. 1 to 3. Both events will be in-person. The web sites below have
all the information for registration for the symposium (registration begins
on Aug. 21) and for application/registration for the short course
(application deadline is Aug. 31). Although the Symposium and the Short
course are organized and run as separate events, attending both of them
will be ideal for graduate students and postdocs. No registration fee is
charged for attending these events but registration is required.

EXAFS-50: https://www.bnl.gov/exafs-50/
XAFS short course: https://www.bnl.gov/xafscourse/
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Anatoly I. Frenkel
Professor
Department of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering (primary
appointment)
Department of Chemistry (affiliate appointment)
* Stony Brook University *
Stony Brook, NY 11794
Email:  anatoly.fren...@stonybrook.edu

http://you.stonybrook.edu/frenkel
Co-Director and Spokesperson, Synchrotron Catalysis Consortium (SCC) at BNL
http://you.stonybrook.edu/scc2

Joint Appointment:
Senior Chemist
Chemistry Division, *Brookhaven National Laboratory*
Upton, NY 11973. Ph: 631-344-3013. Group: 631-344-3494
Email: fren...@bnl.gov
https://www.bnl.gov/staff/frenkel
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