Berkeley
Nanogeoscience Center
Open Positions in the
Nanogeoscience Research Group
Postdoctoral scholar: Formation of
nanoprecipitates in Acid Mine DrainageWe have an opening for a postdoctoral scientist with a focus in x-ray scattering and nanoscience. The specific area of investigation is the formation of acid mine drainage (AMD) nanoprecipitates, and the manner in which these may collect and transport metals such as Cu and Zn. The research involves synchrotron-based experimentation at the ALS, APS and possibly at SSRL, and seeks to understand both the nanoparticle structures and the kinetics of formation/transformation with time. As a position associated with the Berkeley Nanogeoscience Center, the scientist also will have opportunities to be involved with several other cutting-edge investigations that are ongoing in the center.
The postdoc position is for two years with the possible extension to another year as funding permits, and will be based at UC Berkeley (Earth and Planetary Sciences Department) and at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Earth Sciences Division, Geochemistry Department). Non US citizens should have the appropriate visa for work in the USA, or be able to apply for this before accepting the position.
For more information about the AMD project, the Berkeley Nanogeoscience Center, and
For more general questions about the postdoc please contact Dr. Glenn Waychunas at LBNL (gawaychunas@lbl.gov) or Prof. Jillian Banfield at UC Berkeley (jill@eps.berkeley.edu).
Postdoctoral scholar: Nanowire Stability and Toxicity
One post doctoral position is available to study the chemical and physical properties of nanowires affecting their environmental impact and toxicity. This position will be for 2 years and will involve collaborative research between the Nanogeoscience Group of the Earth Sciences Division at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and Prof. Chris Vulpe's group in Nutritional Science and Toxicology, University of California, Berkeley.
The project will study nanowire aggregation, oxidation and dissolution in aqueous media to determine the physicochemical properties of nanowires affecting their toxicity to aquatic organisms. The applicant should have a PhD in chemistry, biogeochemistry, environmental science or related area and a record of independent experimental work with analytical experimental techniques. Experience in aqueous chemical methods, synchrotron x-ray spectroscopy and spectromicroscopy or geochemical modeling would be of benefit.
For further information, contact Dr. Ben Gilbert (bgilbert@lbl.gov).