The Laboratory for the Chemistry of Construction (LC2) Materials in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering is seeking an outstanding postdoctoral candidate starting May 1, 2015. Special emphasis is placed on recruiting candidates with a Ph.D. in materials science, chemical engineering, applied chemistry, geochemistry/mineralogy, condensed matter, or statistical physics, with expertise in inorganic complex oxides, porous media and/or related fields with a capacity for world-class research that is reflected in a strong publication record.
The successful candidate will work on measuring and modelling the dissolution and precipitation of amorphous/glassy aluminosilicates in aqueous systems of high alkalinity, and ionic strength. Focus will be placed on understanding how the local-scale atomic topology in such aluminosilicate lattices would influence their dissolution, and the precipitation of the resulting reaction products. The work will apply vertical scanning interferometry as a technique to quantify dissolution kinetics [Kumar et al., J. Am. Cer. Soc. 2013, 96(9), 2766-2778].
For full-consideration, the applicant should possess the following qualifications: (a) a Ph.D. degree from a reputable university in a thematic area of relevance and an interest in pursuing a research career, (b) a fundamental understanding of materials science and computer programming in Java, C/C++ or Fortran, and (c) an interest in working in a fast-paced, collaborative research environment.
It should be noted that applicants with relevant experience, preferably at a post-doctoral level will be given special preference. The successful candidate will be expected to take personal initiative to structure tasks to meet project functions and author novel publications. The candidate will also be expected to mentor students, teach courses in relation to expertise, fulfill project administration functions and assist in grant proposal development.
The position is programmed for a 1-year duration, but could be extended by mutual agreement. If you meet the above requirements and are interested in this position, please provide (as PDFs) to both contacts noted below: a detailed resume, a short personal statement explaining your scientific and research interests and contact information for 3 referees in support of your application.
Contact: Profs. Gaurav N. Sant and Mathieu Bauchy Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering California NanoSystems Institute (CNSI)
420 Westwood Plaza, 5731-J Boelter Hall University of California, Los Angeles, CA 90095
Email: gsant@ucla.edu || Email: bauchy@ucla.edu
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