A postdoctoral fellowship position is available in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Cincinnati. The position is available for an initial period of 18 months with the possibility of renewal.

Role

The postdoctoral researcher will work under the supervision of Profs. Peng Zhang and William Heineman. The primary duties include the development of new visual sensors for monitoring hydrogen permeating through the skin, conduction of chemical and animal tests, analysis of experimental results, research presentation, drafting of scientific manuscripts/reports, and participation in NSF I-Corps program and other programs deemed to promote the commercialization of the sensing technology.

Requirements for Postdoctoral Fellowship in Cincinnati

• The ideal candidate should be highly motivated and independent and possess good experimental skills.
• PhD required or all requirements for the PhD must be completed by the appointment date.
• The ideal candidate should have a Ph.D. degree in chemistry or closely related fields.
• Experience in electrochemistry measurements, absorbance and luminescence spectroscopy, synthesis and characterization of nanomaterials, and in vivo animal handling preferred.

Application

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter with a brief description of research experience and contact information of references, and a full CV. Competitive stipend with benefits.

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The University of Cincinnati (UC or Cincinnati) is a public research university in Cincinnati, Ohio. Founded in 1819 as Cincinnati College, it is the oldest institution of higher education in Cincinnati and has an annual enrollment of over 44,000 students, making it the second-largest university in Ohio. It is part of the University System of Ohio, with four major campuses. Cincinnati’s main campus and medical campus are located in Clifton Heights, while its branch campuses are in Blue Ash and Clermont.