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Computational Catalysis MSc and PhD positions available at the University of Calgary

Postdoctoral Fellow in Conducting Polymer Metal Organic Framework Composites

The Shimizu and Trifkovic groups at the University of Calgary are seeking applicants for a postdoctoral position in proton conducting metal organic framework composites. Qualifications include a PhD in chemical engineering or chemistry.  Desirable qualifications include laboratory experience in processing and analysis of colloidal systems, polymer composites and nanocomposites, familiarity with impedance analysis, X-ray diffraction. Knowledge of other general imaging approaches, including laser scanning confocal microscopy, transmission electron microscopy is desired.  This is a collaborative project and the researcher will spend time in both groups who are housed in the Departments of Chemistry (Shimizu) and Chemical and Petroleum Engineering (Trifkovic) and so advanced communication and teamwork skills are desirable.

Application Details Interested applicants please provide: 1) a cover letter with statement of research experience and interests, and 2) curriculum vitae. Submit applications via email to mtrifkov@ucalgary.ca and gshimizu@ucalgary.ca. For overviews of the research groups:

https://www.ucalgary.ca/ENCH/Trifkovic/home.html

https://www.ucalgary.ca/chem/labs/metal-organic-frameworks/

A postdoctoral position is available in the laboratory of Paul Ragogna at The University of Western Ontario (http://publish.uwo.ca/~pragogna/) and will commence in January 2018 (or agreed upon start date). This position involves the preparation, characterization and application of polymer networks that contain phosphorus as a key building block in the material (see for example Chem. Mater. 2015, 27, 1412–1419). The emphasis of the project will be in preparing derivatives and to assess their physical properties and toxicity levels.

The Center for Advanced Materials and Related Technology (CAMTEC) at the University of Victoria is looking to fill a postdoc position.

A post-doctoral position is available in the Kelly Research Group in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Saskatchewan.