Research Associate

at  Western University

ABOUT WESTERN

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ABOUT US

The Department of Chemistry at Western is dedicated to the discovery, dissemination, and application of chemical knowledge through research, teaching, and public service. We seek to maintain and enhance the stature of our Department as one with the foremost research and teaching programs at the University, and in Canada. We promote diversity through interdisciplinary programs of teaching and research while retaining a focus on excellence in all endeavors. We are dedicated to enhancing our academic leadership in research and teaching throughout the world by fostering concentration in selected areas. This vision is being fulfilled by effective recruiting at all levels from faculty to undergraduate students.

Education:

• PhD degree in Chemistry and be specialized in solid-state NMR spectroscop

Experience:

• 4 years experience in MOF characterization using solid-state NM

Skills, Abilities & Expertise:

• Exceptional ability in manuscript writing
• Demonstrated working knowledge of relevant scientific/research principles
• Ability to collaborate across internal and external boundaries to meet common objectives, improve outcomes and support work beyond one’s own unit
• Communication skills to describe technical concepts effectively to both novice and sophisticated users, and to complete detailed analytics and reports
• Advanced skills in software and applications used to produce and analyze research outcomes
• Ability to provide solutions and ideas for improvement by using imaginative approaches where constructive thinking and innovation are require

The Research Associate will participate in a project that involves characterization of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) using multinuclear solid-state NMR spectroscopy. Specifically, the RA will be engaged in analyzing multinuclear solid-state NMR spectra of metal-organic frameworks via spectral simulation, carrying out DFT calculations, conducting literature review and writing manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals. The RA will be supervised by Professor Yining Huang. The applicants should be highly familiar with various NMR simulation and DFT calculation software packages and NMR pulse sequences and experimental methods.
Qualifications

Education:

• PhD degree in Chemistry and be specialized in solid-state NMR spectroscopy

Experience:

• 4 years experience in MOF characterization using solid-state NMR

Skills, Abilities & Expertise:

• Exceptional ability in manuscript writing
• Demonstrated working knowledge of relevant scientific/research principles
• Ability to collaborate across internal and external boundaries to meet common objectives, improve outcomes and support work beyond one’s own unit
• Communication skills to describe technical concepts effectively to both novice and sophisticated users, and to complete detailed analytics and reports
• Advanced skills in software and applications used to produce and analyze research outcomes

• Ability to provide solutions and ideas for improvement by using imaginative approaches where constructive thinking and innovation are required

• Detail-oriented with an ability to function and process information with high levels of accuracy- Familiarity with University research policies and practices

• Ability to adhere to legislated safety requirements and Western safety policies

• Commitment to ongoing professional development with a desire to take on new challenges
• Ability to multi-task and maintain an organized and effective personal work environment
• Ability to work in a fluid and evolving work environment with changing deadlines and priorities
• Ability to work independently and maintain direction and focus through proactive planning and organized approaches to work
• Proven ability and natural inclination to develop relationships by interacting with people in a professional, respectful and diplomatic manner
• Ability to work independently and effectively as a member of the team to achieve department goals
• Demonstrated ability to research/investigate issues and resolve problems