NRL Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy of Materials
This grant supports using nuclear magnetic resonance to study the structure, dynamics, and properties of various materials, including developing new MR techniques.
This grant is no longer accepting proposals
NRC Research Associateship Programs has archived this opportunity.
Funder: NRC Research Associateship Programs
Due Dates: May 1, 2025 | August 1, 2025 | November 1, 2025 | February 1, 2026
Funding Amounts: $99,200 stipend plus $3,000 travel allowance; relocation assistance available for those living >50 miles away. Typical award duration 2-3 years.
Summary: Supports postdoctoral research using nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy to study structure, dynamics, and properties of materials at the Naval Research Laboratory.
Key Information: Open to U.S. citizens and permanent residents holding a Ph.D. within the last 5 years; requires contacting a research adviser prior to applying.
Description
This fellowship opportunity at the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) focuses on nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy to investigate the local structure, dynamics, and properties of a broad range of materials, including organic polymers and inorganic semiconductors. Research interests include:
- Exploring the relationship between magnetic resonance parameters and electrical/mechanical properties of materials.
- Studying fundamental properties of nanoscopic materials compared to bulk materials.
- Investigating material blends and miscibility.
- Developing advanced MR techniques with an emphasis on increasing experimental sensitivity.
Facilities available to fellows include commercial 7.0 T multinuclear double resonance and 11.7 T multinuclear triple resonance systems (H/X/Y and H/F/X), various solid and liquid probes, a cryostat with optical window for temperatures down to 4.2 K, a pressure vessel for pressures up to 1 GPa, automated field-stepped ultra wideline NMR on homebuilt instruments at 2.4 and 7 T, Nuclear Quadrupole Resonance (NQR) capabilities, and Magnetic Resonance Force Microscopy (MRFM) under construction.
The program is designed to provide postdoctoral researchers with access to state-of-the-art instrumentation and mentorship to conduct innovative, self-directed research aligned with NRL’s mission.
