Proximal Probe Studies of the Electrode-Electrolyte Interface
Using advanced microscopy, this research examines metal deposition, corrosion, molecular assembly, and electrocatalysis at electrode-electrolyte interfaces.
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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: Postdoctoral fellowship supporting advanced in situ microscopy research on electrode-electrolyte interfaces at NIST, focusing on metal deposition, corrosion, molecular assembly, and electrocatalysis.
Key Information: Open to U.S. citizens with a doctoral degree earned within the last 5 years; requires contacting a research adviser prior to application; NIST participates in February and August review cycles.
Description
This fellowship opportunity, offered through the NRC Research Associateship Programs at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), supports postdoctoral research using advanced in situ scanning tunneling and atomic force microscopy techniques to study phenomena at electrode-electrolyte interfaces. Research topics include:
- Metal on metal epitaxy via electrochemical processing
- Influence of organic and inorganic additives on microstructural evolution of electrodeposited metal films
- Structure and dynamics of corroding interfaces, focusing on de-alloying and passivating oxide layer formation and breakdown on transition metals
- Molecular structure, assembly, and ordering on electrode surfaces relevant to molecular electronics
- Surface alloy formation through underpotential deposition and kinetic trapping
- Role of surface structure in electrocatalysis
The research aims to deepen understanding of fundamental processes relevant to materials science, corrosion, electrochemistry, and molecular electronics.
