Our group and team have 2 exciting Postdoctoral Research Associate positions funded by DOE and NSF now.

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Postdoc Position 1 (DOE):

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This position is to work in the area of novel covalent organic frameworks (COFs) synthesis and their energy applications such as photocatalysis. This research is funded by the Department of Energy.

• Application documents must be submitted to jobs@cau.edu and include a cover letter detailing main research experience, CAU Job application (available online), and curriculum vitae. 

• Inquiries regarding the position can be directed to xli1@cau.edu.

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What You Will Do:

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• Design and synthesis of organic monomers suitable for COF synthesis.

• Preparation, simulation, characterization, and exploitation of novel COFs and corresponding composites.

• Work collaboratively with internal and external researchers to complete research plans.

• Generate clear and timely records of experimental work.

• Troubleshoot and customize experimental tools to respond to research questions.

• Summarize findings and publish results in research journals.

• Assist faculty with the training of students, proposal writing, and general maintenance of the laboratory.

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What is Required:

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• Ability to perform assigned duties independently.

• Demonstrated experience in organic syntheses such as cross-coupling reactions, crystalline porous materials syntheses such as MOFs/COFs, COF structural simulation, and characterization techniques such as XRD, BET, NMR, GC-MS, UV-Vis and etc.

• Ability to follow department policies, procedures, and regulations.

• Demonstrated critical analysis and communication skills through research publications in peer-reviewed journals.

• Eligibility to work in the United States.

 

Notes:

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• Ph.D. (within the last five years) in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Materials Science, or a related field.

• This is a full-time, one-year, postdoctoral appointment with the possibility of renewal based upon satisfactory job performance, continuing availability of funds, and ongoing operational needs.

• Proposed start date: As soon as possible

• Work will be primarily performed at Clark Atlanta University.

• Clark Atlanta is committed to hiring individuals from different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives who share these same values and commitments.

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Postdoc Position 2 (NSF):

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This position will focus on synthesizing, characterizing, and elucidating metal-oxide interface materials, i.e., oxide-oxide, oxide-COF, and oxide-polymer interfaces. The goal of this project is to explore the fundamental and technological discoveries in interface materials with metal-oxide crystalline thin films as underlying “active substrates” to modify the electronic structure of the interface materials.

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• Interested individual should send a cover letter, a detailed CV (including bibliography) and the names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses of three current professional references. The application should be sent to jobs@cau.edu

• Inquiries regarding the position can be directed to xli1@cau.edu.

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What You Will Do:

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This project is a vibrant NSF-Funded Partnership for Research and Education in Materials (PREM) between Clark Atlanta University, Spelman College and Cornell University’s Platform for the Accelerated Realization, Analysis, and Discovery of Interface Materials (PARADIM), an NSF-DMR-funded Materials Innovation Platform. The postdoctoral research associate will conduct the synthesis of metal-oxide interface materials guided by computational calculations. Characterization of the metal-oxide interface materials will be carried out by a plethora of analytical tools including SEM, AFM, high-resolution STEM, GIWAXS, XPS, NMR FT-IR, DSC, and TGA. Ferromagnetic properties will be evaluated using Mössbauer measurements.

 

What is Required:

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We are looking for applicants with a proven research background in interface materials chemistry, synthesis, and characterization. The Research Associate will work within a multidisciplinary and collaborative team involving specialists in computation, synthesis, and advanced material characterizations, from the institutions involved.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• A Ph.D. completed in A Ph.D. completed in chemistry or materials science.

• Independently design and synthesize layered interface materials.
• Preparation, simulation, characterization, and exploitation of interface materials.
• Work collaboratively with a diverse team of scientists from CAU and PARADIM on the execution of the project.
• Demonstrated experience in organic science, 2D layered materials synthesis, and characterization techniques such as AFM, SEM, XRD, BET, NMR, GC-MS, TGA, UV-Vis, etc.
• Present research results at conferences and publish scientific results in peer-reviewed journals in a timely manner.
• Assist faculty with the training of students and proposal writing.
• Work closely with graduate and undergraduate students on the execution of the project.

• Eligibility to work in the United States

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Notes:

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• The position is opened until filled. The initial appointment is for one year, with renewal expected if progress is satisfactory and funds are available. Applicants must have completed all degree requirements before starting their appointment. Application review will begin immediately.

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College Description

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Clark Atlanta University (CAU or Clark Atlanta) is a private Methodist historically black research university in Atlanta, Georgia. Clark Atlanta University is the first HBCU in the Southern United States. Founded on September 19, 1865, as Atlanta University, it consolidated with Clark College (established 1869) to form Clark Atlanta University in 1988. It is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity".

 

Today, Clark Atlanta is one of the nation's foremost research institutions, offering students from around the United States and several foreign countries the opportunity to engage in 38 exciting areas of study at the bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels.  Located in the historic heart of Atlanta, one of the world's great international cities, our nearly 3,500 students enjoy access to academic and co-curricular experiences.

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