Advanced Vibrational Spectroscopic Analysis for Chemical, Biological, Energetic, and Narcotic Materials
This grant seeks to develop advanced optical techniques like Raman & Infrared spectroscopy for detecting hazardous chemical, biological, energetic, & narcotic materials.
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 (Application Deadline)
Funding Amounts: Base stipend approximately $83,592/year plus $3,000 travel allowance; supplements available for engineering doctorates and experience; typical tenure 2-3 years.
Summary: Supports postdoctoral and senior researchers in advanced vibrational spectroscopic techniques (Raman, Infrared, and novel optical methods) for detecting hazardous chemical, biological, energetic, and narcotic materials.
Key Information: Open to U.S. citizens; requires Ph.D. or equivalent; applicants must contact research adviser prior to applying; relocation and health insurance benefits included.
Description
This fellowship opportunity at the U.S. Army CCDC Chemical Biological Center focuses on advanced vibrational spectroscopic analysis for chemical, biological, energetic, and narcotic materials. The research encompasses a broad range of vibrational spectroscopy techniques including Raman and Infrared spectroscopy, with both fundamental and applied research goals. The program encourages exploration of novel optical methods for hazardous material detection.
Key research areas include:
- Surface Science: Fundamental studies on adsorption and interaction phenomena of analytes with metallic nanoparticles and nanostructured metallic surfaces.
- Integrated Photonic Schemes: Development of advanced sensing applications for chemical and biological materials.
- Forensic Analysis: Use of Raman chemical imaging for trace detection of chemical substances.
- Novel Vibrational Spectroscopic Techniques: Exploration of advanced methods such as surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS), Spatially Offset Raman Spectroscopy (SORS), 2D Raman, Coherent Anti-Stokes Raman Scattering (CARS), hyperspectral imaging, and passive/active infrared techniques.
The fellowship provides access to state-of-the-art facilities and mentorship from leading scientists, aiming to advance detection technologies relevant to national security and forensic applications.
