Postdoctoral Position in Electrochemistry of Layered Thin-Film Oxides

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Title Postdoctoral position in electrochemistry of layered thin-film oxides School Faculty of Arts and Sciences Department/Area Rowland Institute at Harvard Position Description The Wahab Lab at the Rowland Institute at Harvard, in collaboration with the Mundy Lab at Harvard Physics, is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to study multiscale (macro to nano) electrocatalysis and operando spectroscopy of molecular beam epitaxy (MBE)-grown thin-film oxides.

We seek a deep thinker and rigorous scientist with expertise in two or more of the following areas: thin-film fabrication and molecular beam epitaxy, electrocatalysis and electrochemistry, surface characterization with spectroscopy or electron microscopy, operando spectroscopy, electrochemical scan probe microscopy, and machine learning for materials discovery.

The successful candidate will contribute to materials synthesis, technique development, electrochemical characterization, and data analysis; lead research projects; mentor undergraduate researchers; publish in peer-reviewed journals; and present at scientific conferences.

This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position with an annual salary starting at $67,600. The pay offered to the selected candidate depends on factors such as years of experience, training or qualifications, field of scholarship, and accomplishments in the field. Contracts are initially for one year, with the possibility of extension.

Start date: Flexible, beginning November 2026 Applications: Reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

For inquiries, please contact Dr Segun Wahab at owahab@fas.harvard.edu or Prof. Julia Mundy at mundy@fas.harvard.edu

Basic Qualifications PhD or expected completion soon, in chemistry, physics, materials science, chemical engineering, or a related field, with strong experience in electrochemistry and materials science. Additional Qualifications Additional experience in MBE, electrocatalysis, surface characterization, operando spectroscopy, scanning probe microscopy, machine learning, or computational materials modeling is preferred. Special Instructions The complete application package should include a resume, cover letter, publication samples, and letters of recommendation.

In your cover letter or a separate statement of research, please outline your relevant expertise or research experience, describe how your background aligns with the advertised position, and share your future research plans in relation to our lab’s focus.

We will review submissions on a rolling basis and keep the position open until it is filled. Contact Information For more information, please contact:

Dr Wahab,
60 Oxford Street,
Cambridge, MA 02138

Professor Julia Mundy,
11 Oxford Street
Cambridge, MA 02138 Contact Email owahab@fas.harvard.edu; mundy@fas.harvard.edu Salary Range Pay offered to the selected candidate is dependent on factors such as years of experience, training or qualification, field of scholarship, and accomplishments in the field. The ranges for researchers are as follows:
Postdocs: $67,600-$80,000
Research Associates: $68,964-$95,000 Minimum Number of References Required 3 Maximum Number of References Allowed 3 Keywords Thin-film oxides, electrochemistry, electrocatalysis, operando spectroscopy, energy conversion and storage. 

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter
3. Statement of Research
4. List of References

Optional Documents

1. Publication
2. Publication 2
3. Publication 3
4. List of Publications