Post-Doctoral Scholar - Carbon Materials​/CAER

Job Title: Post-Doctoral Scholar - Carbon Materials/CAER

Requisition Number: DU14404

Department Name: 40550:

Ctr For Applied Energy Res

Work Location: Lexington, KY

Salary Range: 61,008/year

Type of Position: Temporary

Position Time Status : Full-Time

Required

Education:

PhD

Required Related

Experience:

n/a

Required License/Registration/Certification: n/a

Physical Requirements: lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 10 lbs;

Shift: Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm (40 hours/week)

For over 40 years University of Kentucky Center for Applied Energy Research (UK-CAER) has built an outstanding research program focused on the conversion of synthesis gas to fuel via Fischer‑Tropsch Synthesis (FTS) and related catalytic processes. UK-CAER is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Scholar to conduct research on the development of multifunctional catalysts for the conversion of CO₂ to sustainable fuel via FTS.

This position will involve catalyst characterization, catalytic testing and data analysis with opportunities to work in a multidisciplinary team and contribute to publications and funded research projects.

• Perform catalyst characterization using techniques such as BET surface area and pore size distribution, TPR/TPO/TPD, TGA, XRD, Raman, XPS, ICP‑MS, SEM and TEM.
• Conduct catalytic testing in high‑pressure reactors and analyze product analysis by GC‑FID, simulated distillation and GC x GC‑MS.
• Contribute data and findings for reports, manuscripts, oral/written presentations. Lead independent research tasks with project.
• Troubleshoot laboratory instruments and assist in developing protocol documentation (i.e., standard operating procedures) to ensure safe and efficient laboratory operations.

Independent, disciplined researchers with a strong publication and presentation track record are preferred. Experience in independently conducting publication quality research expediently is a critical component.

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03/29/2026

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