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Postdoctoral Research Associate - Artificial Photosynthesis

Brookhaven National Laboratory

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Hours
Full time
Where
Upton, NY
Posted
Aug 17

The Artificial Photosynthesis (AP) group is currently seeking Postdoctoral Research Associates to join the group to conduct basic energy research. The AP group conducts integrated research with complementary expertise in chemical synthesis, catalysis, photochemistry, pulse radiolysis, and theoretical/computational chemistry.

There is a strong focus on advancing the science for integration of molecular components and interfacial studies for solar-to-fuels conversion. This involves detailed mechanistic understanding of molecular chromophores and catalysts and principles to integrate units for efficient and robust light-driven small molecule transformations, including water oxidation, reduction of CO2 beyond CO and formate and dinitrogen reduction.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The successful candidates will work collaboratively with a team of scientists from the AP group.

What you'd do

  • A PhD degree in Chemistry, Materials Chemistry or Chemical Engineering or related field.
  • Synthetic skills in organic, inorganic and/or organometallic chemistry.
  • Skills in homogeneous and/or heterogeneous catalytic reactions, understanding of mechanisms, and experience using relevant instrumentation to probe kinetics and mechanism.
  • Good writing and communication skills as evidenced by a publication history.
  • Ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
  • Demonstrated commitment to working safely, acting ethically, and taking personal accountability for operational excellence.

About Brookhaven National Laboratory

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&D 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.

Starts
2026-08-06