Postdoctoral Openings at the University of Chicago
The Amanchukwu Laboratory at the University of Chicago has several postdoctoral openings! Come join us!
Postdoctoral Opening 1 (Keyword: Data Science): Project at the intersection of AI + Science. The project involves the use of machine learning (ML) algorithms for electrolyte discovery and the use of quantum chemical tools such as molecular dynamics and/or density functional theory (DFT) to probe ion transport and generate features for the ML models.
Ideal candidate: Has background in AI/ML, computational chemistry (DFT, MD)
Postdoctoral Opening 2 (Keyword: Batteries): Project focused on synthesis and design of novel electrolytes (salts, solvents or polymers) for next generation batteries (sodium metal, lithium metal, dual-ion).
Ideal candidate: Has background in synthesis (organic, inorganic, or polymer). No prior background in batteries is needed.
Postdoctoral Opening 3 (Keyword: Electrocatalysis): Project focused on the use of electrochemical approaches for fluorinated pollutant degradation (e.g., PFAS) and conversion of small molecules to fuels and chemicals. Will be part of the AMEWS center
Ideal candidate: Prior background in electrochemistry (e.g., electrocatalysis).
Postdoctoral Opening 4 (Keyword: Quantum): Project focused on the development of quantum sensing methodology for the study of electrochemical systems. Candidate will be jointly supervised.
Ideal candidate: Has background in quantum systems (materials, sensing etc.). Interested in leveraging expertise for electrochemistry.
Expectations: The duration of the appointment is one year with a flexible start date. Reappointment will be possible, but dependent on performance and availability of funds. There are opportunities for co-advising depending on the project as well as the candidate interests. Candidate expected to submit fellowship applications
How to apply: Send CV, brief (1 page) statement of research interests and future career goals, 1-2 representative publications to “Email chibueze@uchicago.edu.” Use the Subject Line “Postdoc Application: Keyword (see keywords above).” Application reviews will continue until position filled.
Location: On-site at the University of Chicago.
Email: chibueze@uchicago.edu | Web: https://amanchukwu.uchicago.edu/ X: @AmanchukwuLab
About us: Can learn more about the PI here (https://amanchukwu.uchicago.edu/people/). The PI holds a joint appointment at Argonne National Laboratory and the Data Science Institute. Can read more about our work at https://amanchukwu.uchicago.edu/publications.