The postdoctoral position warrants a highly motivated and productive individual with analytical Raman spectroscopy, optical microscopy, and nanomaterials expertise, e.g., surface enhanced Raman scattering (SERS), and also familiarity with biological cell culture. The individual should have excellent communication and writing skills and be interested in working on their own project, yet also multitasking to work with graduate and undergraduate students on multiple projects. The Schultz group has a team mentality, and the group dynamics are excellent. The project available involves the development and application of SERS imaging to nanoparticles targeting protein receptors in live cells. The postdoc will be expected to carry out laboratory experiments, e.g. – spectroscopy, microscopy, nanomaterials materials characterization, and cell culture. The postdoc will be responsible for preparing samples, taking data, maintaining the spectroscopic instruments, interpretation of data, and writing up results. It is the expectation that the postdoc will publish at least one to two papers annually as first author. In summary, the postdoc will prepare research results for publication in reports, papers, journals, books, and other media, and prepare and deliver seminars, talks or lectures for dissemination of knowledge, particularly the results of research undertaken.
Required
Ph.D. in Chemistry or related discipline.
Desired
Experience in Raman spectroscopy is desired
Experience in surface enhanced Raman scattering is desired.
Experience in nanoparticle functionalization and characterization is desired.
Experience in mammalian cell culture is desired.
Familiarity with custom instrumentation is desired.
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry within the College of Arts and Sciences seeks a Post Doctoral Scholar to join our team. The College of Arts and Sciences is the largest college and the academic heart of the university. The College hosts 81 majors. With 38 departments, 20+ world-class research centers, and more than 2,000 faculty and staff members, students have the unique opportunity to study with the best artists, scholars, and scientists in their field. The College values diversity and offers a supportive, open, and inclusive community.
Term (Fixed Term) 40 First Shift