Director of the Resnick Solar Science and Catalysis Center

4 weeks ago


Pasadena, California, United States Caltech Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced scientist or engineer to lead the Resnick Solar Science and Catalysis Center at Caltech. The successful candidate will have a strong background in solar energy harvesting and catalysis, with expertise in setting up and troubleshooting analytical instruments. They will be responsible for defining the scope of the facility and coordinating its capabilities with partnering organizations. The Director will play a critical role in turning the Caltech SSCC into a world-class resource for the synthesis, characterization, and testing of molecules and materials for solar energy harvesting and sustainable catalysis.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage day-to-day research activities of the SSCC facility.
  • Help Caltech scientists and engineers use the facility to solve interdisciplinary problems involving the study of diverse materials and molecules.
  • Partner with facility directors at Caltech and outside of Caltech to develop synergistic facility capabilities.
  • Conduct long-term original research with the potential for transformative impact.
  • Apply for federal and private grants to augment the resources of the SSCC as needed.
  • Train and supervise a technician or graduate laboratory assistant.
  • Work together with the RSI Executive Director of Operations and a grants manager on the development of the annual budget for the SSCC.
  • Participate in RSI workshops and outreach activities.
  • Process and maintain sensitive and confidential information.
Requirements
  • PhD in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science or related field.
  • Expertise in synthesis, characterization, and testing of materials for solar energy harvesting and catalysis.
  • Experience in training and mentoring students, and other researchers.
  • Ability to work well in a collaborative way with different individuals, including research and administrative staff.
  • Ability to coordinate with the directors of complementary Caltech facilities.
  • Strong writing and speaking skills, including success in applying for federal grants.
  • Creativity and high scientific standards (both rigor and ethics).
  • Attention to detail and good time management skills; must have the ability to prioritize, organize, and multitask.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with in situ and operando spectroscopic characterization.
  • Experience with tabletop X-Ray sources for materials characterization.
  • Experience in high throughput screening of molecules and materials.
  • 5 years of work experience or equivalent.


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