Postdoctoral Search(search closed): Chemistry/Earth Science/Physics
A postdoctoral research associate position in the area of mineral-water interface chemistry and dynamics is available in the Chemistry Department at Wright State University starting on or after May 1, 2009. The position will be for one year, with the potential for extension subject to mutual consent and funding availability. A Ph.D. in Chemistry, Earth Science, Physics, or a closely related discipline is required prior to the date of hire. ABDs and recent graduates are encouraged to apply. Experience in Scanning Probe Microscopy (SPM), or in x-ray scattering methods is highly desired. Experience in computer programming and/or in analytical chemical and instrumental methods of solution analysis is also a plus. The postdoctoral researcher will work effectively under the supervision and mentorship of Prof. Steven R. Higgins and will conduct experimental research on mineral surface chemistry, work with graduate and undergraduate students on research projects, present research results at national and/or international conferences, prepare manuscripts for submission to peer-reviewed journals, and contribute to research proposal preparation. Applicants must submit a cover letter, CV (including list of publications), and names and contact information for three references to our online employment site: https://jobs.wright.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=50722. Consideration of applications will begin April 1, 2009. AA/EO Employer.
PhD and MS Fellowships
Graduate student assistantships are available in the Chemistry Department (MS degree) and the Environmental Science Program (PhD degree) at Wright State University (Dayton, Ohio, USA) in the areas of mineral-fluid interface chemistry. Graduate students will be conducting independent research under the direction of Prof. Steven Higgins on carbonate dissolution and mineralization using scanning probe microscopy, x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, x-ray scattering and modern analytical chemical instrumentation. Research projects will focus on fundamental and applied problems relevant to geologic CO2 sequestration (goto www.chm.wright.edu/higgins/research.html for more information). Projects involve collaborative efforts with scientists at Department of Energy (DOE) National Laboratories and opportunities to travel and work at DOE facilities will be available to graduate students. Stipends for PhD candidates are $22,660 plus full tuition in 2008 and for MS candidates are $16,000 plus full tuition. Support for 5 years is available for students pursuing a PhD. Applicants should hold or expect to earn a BS or BA in Chemistry, Earth Science, or Physics prior to starting in either program. To learn more about Wright State University and the Dayton, Ohio area, please visit http://www.wright.edu. To learn more about and/or apply for the PhD program in Environmental Sciences, please go to:
http://www.wright.edu/academics/envsci
Students interested in pursuing an MS in Chemistry may learn more about the program at:
http://www.chm.wright.edu/graduate.html
Interested candidates should contact:
Steven R. Higgins (steven.higgins@wright.edu)
Associate Professor of Chemistry
Associate Director - Environmental Science PhD Program
Chemistry Department
Wright State University
3640 Col. Glenn Hwy.
Dayton, OH 45435
Ph: 1-937-775-2479
FAX: 1-937-775-2717
http://www.chm.wright.edu/higgins