NIST Solid-State NMR for Molecular Transport and Polymer Segmental Dynamics in Water/Ion Swollen Polymer Membranes
NIST is developing NMR techniques to study polymer dynamics and molecular transport in water/ion swollen polymer membranes for advanced materials.
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NRC Research Associateship Programs has archived this opportunity.
Funder: NRC Research Associateship Programs
Due Dates: February 1, 2025 | May 1, 2025 | August 1, 2025 | November 1, 2025
Funding Amounts: Stipend approximately $82,764 per year plus $3,000 travel allowance; typical appointment duration 2 years.
Summary: Fellowship opportunity at NIST to develop and apply solid-state NMR techniques for studying polymer segmental dynamics and molecular transport in water/ion swollen polymer membranes.
Key Information: Open to U.S. citizens with a doctoral degree; postdoctoral applicants preferred; requires contacting a NIST research adviser prior to applying.
Description
This fellowship opportunity, offered through the NRC Research Associateship Programs at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), supports research focused on advancing solid-state nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) methods to study polymer segmental dynamics and molecular transport in water/ion swollen polymer membranes. These membranes are critical components in applications such as water purification and fuel cells, where understanding the heterogeneous chemical and physical environment is essential.
The research aims to develop innovative NMR techniques, including relaxation, exchange, and pulse-field gradient (PFG)-based experiments, to measure network dynamics and molecular transport under realistic working conditions. This work will help elucidate the physics governing the functionality of next-generation polymers used in water and chemical separations.
The fellowship is hosted within NIST's Material Measurement Laboratory, Materials Science and Engineering Division, located in Gaithersburg, MD.
