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RAP opportunity at National Institute of Standards and Technology     NIST

Design, Synthesis, and Characterization of Chromatographic Sorbents

Location

Material Measurement Laboratory, Chemical Sciences Division

opportunity location
50.64.61.B7230 Gaithersburg, MD

NIST only participates in the February and August reviews.

Advisers

name email phone
Catherine A. Rimmer catherine.rimmer@nist.gov 301.975.3651
Lane C. Sander lane.sander@nist.gov 301.975.3117

Description

This research focuses on the rational design, synthesis, and characterization of novel sorbent materials for use in chromatographic separations to enhance selectivity of molecular, biological, and nanometer sized analytes in complex matrices leading to improved measurement capabilities in the areas of environmental, health and safety, nutritional/dietary, and pharmaceutical science. Sorbent materials currently under investigation include perfluorocarbons, templated alkylsilanes, novel polymers, and mixed-mode phases bonded to metal oxide-based monolithic and particulate support materials (e.g., silica, alumina, zirconia, titania, and hafnia). Sorbent materials showing enhanced or unique chromatographic separation performance are structurally and chemically characterized using standard analytical techniques and are modeled using molecular simulations. Techniques used to structurally and chemically characterize the sorbent materials include, but are not limited to nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, fluorescence spectroscopy, atomic force microscopy, and X-ray photoelectronic spectroscopy. Molecular simulations (molecular dynamics and Monte Carlo) are used to elucidate the important interactions between solute, sorbent, and solvent and as a design tool towards the development of other novel materials. This interdisciplinary work is appropriate to those with expertise in fields such as analytical separations, spectroscopy, materials science, (in)organic synthesis, and theoretical modeling.

 

key words
Characterization; Chromatography; Microscopy; Molecular modeling; Molecular simulation; Nanomaterials; Spectroscopy; Stationary phases; Surface; Synthesis;

Eligibility

Citizenship:  Open to U.S. citizens
Level:  Open to Postdoctoral applicants

Stipend

Base Stipend Travel Allotment Supplementation
$82,764.00 $3,000.00
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