POSITION OPENING: Post Doctoral Scholar Howard University, a research university in the downtown of Washington D.C. (https://urldefense.us/v3/__http://www.howard.edu/__;!!G_uCfscf7eWS!YevqvjfHH... ), seeks a Post Doctoral Scholar in the field of chemical and physical transformations in host-guest systems under extreme conditions of high pressure and temperature. This is a university position, but the prospective recipient will be working at the Earth and Planets (former Geophysical) Laboratory, Carnegie Institution of Washington using its high-pressure facilities. The responsibilities of this position are primarily focused on experimental investigations of host-guest molecular and atomic systems either consisting of water cages (guest) hosting various molecules and atoms or cocrystals at extreme pressure-temperature conditions. The experiments will involve X-ray synchrotron and Free-Electron Laser diffraction as well as Raman and optical spectroscopy. Pulsed and continuously laser heated diamond anvil cell techniques will be used in combination with time-resolved spectroscopy and x-ray diffraction to monitor chemical reactions at unattainable previously range of pressures and temperatures. The preferred start date for this position is immediate. Interested parties should send a cover letter, resume or curriculum vitae, statement of research interests, and contact information for a minimum of three references. For further information or to submit an application, please contact: Dr. Alexander Goncharov, Earth and Planets Laboratory, Carnegie Institution of Washington, 5251 Broad Branch Road NW, Washington D.C., 20015, Ph: 202 478 8947, e-mail: agoncharov@carnegiescience.edu Right-click here to download pictures. To help protect your privacy, Outlook prevented automatic download of this picture from the Internet. Requirements Right-click here to download pictures. To help protect your privacy, Outlook prevented automatic download of this picture from the Internet. Qualifications include a Ph.D. in Geosciences, Chemistry, Physics, Optics, Materials Science or a related field as well as experience in some or all of the following areas: diamond anvil cell techniques, optical spectroscopy and synchrotron x-ray techniques. A good working knowledge of computer programming for physical experiments (python, labview, matlab) is essential. The ability to work well as a team member and independently is a must; good organizational skills and good verbal and written communication skills are also required. Right-click here to download pictures. To help protect your privacy, Outlook prevented automatic download of this picture from the Internet. Right-click here to download pictures. To help protect your privacy, Outlook prevented automatic download of this picture from the Internet. *About Howard University Howard Universityis known for its outstanding educational opportunities. Howard University is an equal opportunity employer. * -- Alexander Goncharov Earth and Planets Laboratory Carnegie Institution for Science 5251 Broad Branch Rd. NW Washington, DC 20015 agoncharov@carnegiescience.edu Phone: 202-478-8947 Fax: 202-478-8901