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Postdoctoral Associate, Chemical & Biological Engineering

Posting Details

Position Information

Fiscal Year 2022-2023
Position Title Postdoctoral Associate, Chemical & Biological Engineering
Classification Title Postdoctoral Associate
Department Chemical & Biological Engineering
Posting Number R220197
Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/36421
Employer Research Foundation
Position Type RF Professional
Type Full-Time
Appointment Term
Salary Grade E.89
Posting Detail Information

Position Summary
Electrochemical Energy Materials Laboratory, PI: Gang Wu Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University at Buffalo, State University of New York. We are seeking well-trained researchers with an excellent work ethic and the ability to interact with a team to work on projects focusing on electrocatalysis and heterogeneous catalysis for clean energy conversion and environmental sustainability.

Job Responsibilities will include:
  • Developing and synthesizing high-performance fuel cell and electrolyzer catalysts.
  • Summarizing quarterly reports to sponsors.
  • Publishing relevant results in scientific journals.


Applicants who are self-motivated and can work independently as well as in collaboration with other group members and collaborators to achieve project milestones are especially valued. Most of our ongoing projects are funded by U.S. DOE gauged by materials performance.

Wu’s Group website: web: www.cbe.buffalo.edu/wu
Wu’s Google Scholar web: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=fRf374gAAAAJ&hl=en&oi=sra

Outstanding Benefits Package
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About The University at Buffalo
The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America’s leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo.

As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, the Research Foundation will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin and veteran or disability status.
Minimum Qualifications
  • The candidate should have a Ph.D. in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials, or related field.
Preferred Qualifications
  • In particular, we are interested in those who have research experience and excellent publication records in the areas of oxygen reduction in acids, oxygen evolution in both acidic and alkaline media, nitrogen reduction for NH3 synthesis, CO2 reduction, and NH3 decomposition for H2 generation. Experience in PEM fuel cells and direct methanol fuel cells is also beneficial.
Physical Demands
Salary Range $45,000 - $50,000
Additional Salary Information
Work Hours
Monday – Friday
8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Campus North Campus
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Special Instructions Summary
Is a background check required for this posting? No
Background Check Notification
Contact Information

Contact's Name Joan Wilson
Contact's Pronouns
Contact's Title Director of Administration
Contact's Email jmwilson@Buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone 716-645-1174
Posting Dates

Posted 08/01/2022
Deadline for applicants Open Until Filled
Date to be filled
References

Number of references required 3
Reference Cutoff Date
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Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Curriculum Vitae
  3. Statement of Research Interests
Optional Documents