Hello folks,
The following is an posting for a Post-Doc position with Dr. Gillian
Goward. Please post and distribute.
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Post-Doctoral Position in NMR Spectroscopy of Lithium Ion Battery Materials
An opening for a Postdoctoral Fellow is available in the Department of
Chemistry and Chemical Biology at McMaster University. The successful
candidate will work in the research group of Dr. Goward and the focus of
this industry-funded position will be research on development and
application of in situ NMR measurements of electrochemical lithium ion
cells, with an aim to understand processes in vehicle batteries. This
position is intended for a physical chemist interested in moving into a
new research area, or for an NMR spectroscopist, interested in using
their NMR expertise in this applied field. (knowledge of
electrochemistry and material chemistry is also an asset). This research
project will involve close collaboration with material scientists,
chemists, and mathematicians, as well as research scientists with our
Industrial Partners.
The fellowship is open to candidates of any nationality and selection
will be based upon the candidate's research potential. The start date of
the position is May 1, 2012. The duration of the position will be
initially one year with extension for the second year contingent on
satisfactory performance. The annual salary will be $45,000 CAD. We will
begin reviewing applications on March 1, 2012. Applications received
after this date will be accepted until the position is filled, and to
ensure full consideration, applicants are advised to submit all
supporting materials by the deadline.
Applicants should provide at least three letters of recommendation. They
may be sent directly to:
Dr. Gillian Goward
Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology
McMaster University
Hamilton, Ontario, CANADA L8S 4M1
Phone: +1 (905) 525 9140 ext. 24176
Fax: +1 (905) 522-2509
Email: goward_at_mcmaster.ca
URL: www.chemistry.mcmaster.ca/goward
McMaster is committed to Employment Equity and encourages applications
from all qualified candidates, including aboriginal peoples, persons
with disabilities, members of visible minorities and women.
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Dr. Bob Berno
Manager: McMaster NMR Facility
Department of Chemistry& Chemical Biology
McMaster University
1280 Main Street West
Hamilton, ON
L8S 4L9
(905) 525-9140 x24158 or x24686
Fax: (905) 522-2509
http://www.chemistry.mcmaster.ca/facilities/nuclear-magnetic-resonance-laboratory
Received on Tue Jan 10 2012 - 16:51:35 MST