The Department of Chemical Engineering in the Swenson College of Science and Engineering at the University of Minnesota, Duluth (UMD) seeks applications for a postdoctoral associate to work on ongoing research projects in the research group of Prof. Sam Toan. We are currently seeking a postdoctoral researcher to join our group to perform experimental work on electrochemical CO2 reduction reaction and direct ethanol fuel cells. The projects offer opportunities for both academia and industrial collaborations. The initial appointment will be for one year with further appointments contingent upon performance and funding. The research projects will focus on the synthesis of electrocatalysts, electrode design, device assembly, and testing. In addition to collaborating with internal/external partners, the postdoc researcher will present scientific discoveries to conferences, proposal preparation and publish peer-reviewed papers. A competitive salary will be commensurate with education and training.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Participation in the execution and management of ongoing research projects
• Participation in field, laboratory, and analytical work for ongoing research projects
• Participation in writing research reports, articles for publications, and research proposals
• Participation in preparation of research related presentations and attending research meetings

Required Qualifications

• Applicants must hold a Ph.D. degree in chemistry, materials science, chemical engineering or a closely related field.
• Excellent laboratory and analytical skills
• Excellent written communication skills to support quality research reporting and publications
• Potential for developing proposals for new research projects
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment with colleagues from diverse backgrounds

Preferred Qualifications

• Applicants have a background in electrochemistry, synthesis and testing of electrocatalysts for CO2 reduction reaction and/or direct ethanol fuel cells. Experience designing and testing benchscale electrochemical reactors. Experience with analytical techniques, such as gas
  chromatography, NMR, XRD, XPS, SEM.
• Excellent quantitative skills
• Experience in finite element analysis
• Potential for developing proposals for new research projects and bringing in new research ideas
• A record of publications in peer reviewed conferences and journals

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