NIST Speciation and Related Chemical Information from X-Ray Absorption Spectroscopy
NIST seeks research to develop X-ray absorption spectroscopy methods for identifying and quantifying chemical species in diverse materials, benefiting various fields.
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NRC Research Associateship Programs has archived this opportunity.
Funder: NRC Research Associateship Programs
Due Dates: February 1, 2025 (NIST February Review) | May 1, 2025 (Close Date) | August 1, 2025 (NIST August Review)
Funding Amounts: $82,764 stipend plus $3,000 travel allowance; typical appointment duration is 2 years.
Summary: Supports postdoctoral research to develop and apply non-destructive X-ray absorption spectroscopy methods for chemical speciation and quantification in diverse materials, leveraging NIST and Brookhaven National Laboratory facilities.
Key Information: Open to U.S. citizens holding a recent doctoral degree; research conducted on-site at NIST facilities; applicants must contact the 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), focuses on advancing non-destructive analytical methods for chemical speciation and quantification using X-ray absorption spectroscopy. The research aims to elucidate chemical species in a wide range of materials including those relevant to product safety, hazardous materials, clinical testing, food safety, dietary supplements, environmental monitoring, and geological samples.
Applicants will utilize state-of-the-art synchrotron X-ray beamline facilities operated by NIST at Brookhaven National Laboratory to perform X-ray absorption near edge spectrometry (XANES) and extended X-ray absorption fine structure (EXAFS) experiments. Additional supporting analytical techniques available at NIST’s Gaithersburg laboratories include X-ray fluorescence (XRF) spectrometry, microXRF, inductively coupled plasma (ICP) spectrometry, and chromatographic methods.
The ultimate goal is to develop reference test methods that benefit academic, business, and government researchers by providing reliable chemical speciation data.
