Postdoctoral Associate - Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering

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About Rice:

Boasting a 300-acre tree-lined campus in Houston, Texas, Rice University is ranked among the nation's top 20 universities by U.S. News & World Report. Rice has a 6-to-1 undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio, and a residential college system, which supports students intellectually, emotionally and culturally through social events, intramural sports, student plays, lectures series, courses and student government. Developing close-knit, diverse college communities is a strong campus tradition, which is why Rice is highly ranked for best quality of life and best value among private universities.

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About George R. Brown School of Engineering and Computing:

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We seek greater representation of women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans in disciplines in which they have historically been underrepresented; to attract international students from a wider range of countries and backgrounds; to accelerate progress in building a faculty and staff who are diverse in background and thought, and we support an inclusive environment that fosters interaction and understanding within our diverse community.

Position Summary:

A postdoctoral research opportunity is available in the research group of Dr. Stavroula Alina Kampouri at Rice University ( (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). ). The successful candidate will lead cutting-edge efforts in the design, synthesis, and characterization of multifunctional metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) for solar-driven chemical transformations. These materials will be engineered to integrate semi conductive, redox-active, and CO 2
-binding functionalities to advance applications in sustainable energy conversion and carbon management.

The role involves designing light-responsive organic linkers, constructing MOF-based catalysts, and probing charge-transfer dynamics using a suite of spectroscopic and electrochemical tools. This is a collaborative and interdisciplinary project, offering opportunities to engage with researchers across chemistry, materials science, and chemical engineering.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in synthetic chemistry and photophysical characterization, with demonstrated experience working at the intersection of materials development and catalytic function. A background in MOF synthesis, redox-active ligands, or photocatalytic/electrocatalytic systems is highly desirable. The candidate should have a proven ability to work independently, communicate research findings effectively, and collaborate across scientific disciplines.

Workplace Requirements:

This is an on-site position, requiring all responsibilities to be carried out in person at Rice University Campus. Per Rice policy 440 , work arrangements may be subject to change.

Hiring Range: $48,000 - 50,000

* Exempt (salaried) positions under FLSA are not eligible for overtime.

This position is a benefits eligible, full-time position funded by a grant, soft and/or restricted funds.

This is a one-year, term limited position with the option to of renewal dependent upon satisfactory performance and availability of continued funding.

Minimum Requirements:

• Ph.D. or other doctoral degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Materials Science
• No experience required

Skills:

• Proficiency in inorganic/solid-state synthesis, including development of…