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Carnegie Mellon University · 1 month ago

Postdoctoral Research Associate - College of Engineering – Department of Chemical Engineering

positionPittsburgh, PA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level

Carnegie Mellon University is a private, global research university renowned for its innovation and research. The Aitbekova research group is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher with expertise in spectroscopy to design, build, and analyze custom instrumentation and methods, while collaborating with graduate students and contributing to research publications.

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Responsibilities

Designing and building a custom fluorimeter
Developing methods for near-IR detection and quantification
Measuring absorption and emission of powder samples
Developing data collection and analysis methods
Performing gas-phase catalytic reactions with gas- and liquid-product analysis
Collaborating with graduate students
Contributing to manuscript and proposal writing

Qualification

Ph.D. in relevant fieldSteady-state spectroscopyTime-resolved spectroscopyOptical setupsPythonMatlabScientific writingCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Ph.D. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Applied Physics, or a related field with a focus on spectroscopy, photophysics, or photochemistry
Experience building optical setups
Experience in performing steady-state and time-resolved spectroscopy measurements
Proficiency with Python or Matlab
Excellent scientific writing and communication skills with a track record of peer-reviewed publications
Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance
Generous retirement savings program with employer contributions
Tuition benefits
Ample paid time off and observed holidays
Life and accidental death and disability insurance
Free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass
Access to our Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs
Fitness center access

Company

Carnegie Mellon University

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Carnegie Mellon University is a private research university that offers degrees in technology, arts, and various other fields.
dateFounded in 1900
location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
people-size5001-10000 employees
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https://www.cmu.edu

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$488.58M
Key Investors
ICANNAppalachian Regional CommissioneBPF Foundation
2025-05-29Grant· $0.45M
2024-09-05Grant· $0.5M
2024-08-29Grant· $0.05M

Leadership Team

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Amy Coutu
Assistant Vice President, Enterprise Applications
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Chirag Patel
Adjunct Professor
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