Postdoctoral Scholar - Chemistry

Postdoctoral Scholar - Chemistry The Pennsylvania State University remote work United States, Pennsylvania, University Park 201 Old Main (Show on map) May 14, 2026 APPLICATION

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POSITION SPECIFICS

The laboratory of ProfessorRongchao Jin in the Department of Chemistry,at The Pennsylvania State University, seeks to fill a postdoctoral research position in the area of femtosecond transient absorption and fluorescence upconversion spectroscopies. Research will focus on the investigation of ultrafast electron dynamics and mechanism of near-infrared fluorescence of atomically precise nanoclusters of gold and alloys. The successful candidate should demonstrate extensive experience in femtosecond spectroscopy and photophysics for atomically precise nanocluster. Applicants must have recently received, or be scheduled to receive, a Ph.D. in Chemistry by the time employment starts. The individual should be self-motivated and is expected to lead the projects,as well as contribute to collaborative research efforts. Interested and qualified applicants must submit applications electronically to include a cover letter describingyour research background to include prior training,and research interests, as well as a CV. Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

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