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As of Jun 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for contract postdoctoral ultrafast spectroscopy in the United States is $59,022.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $49,000.00 and $66,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectContract Postdoctoral Ultrafast SpectroscopyContract Postdoctoral Physical Chemistry
Required CredentialsPhD in Chemistry, Physics, or related field; experience in ultrafast laser techniquesPhD in Chemistry, Physics, or related field; expertise in physical chemistry methods
Work EnvironmentResearch labs focusing on spectroscopy and laser experimentsLaboratories conducting physical chemistry research, often involving thermodynamics and kinetics
Employer & Industry UsageUniversities, research institutes, and industry R&D in photonics and materialsAcademic and industrial labs specializing in chemical processes and material properties

Contract Postdoctoral Ultrafast Spectroscopy roles focus on laser-based spectroscopy techniques to study ultrafast phenomena, while Contract Postdoctoral Physical Chemistry positions emphasize understanding chemical processes and reactions. Both roles require a PhD and research experience but differ in technical focus and laboratory environment.

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Postdoctoral Scholar - Chemistry

Penn State University

University Park, PA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 8 days ago

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7.9

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Job description

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Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.
This is a term position; length of the term will be discussed during the interview process. Continuation past the term length discussed will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding.
POSITION SPECIFICS
The laboratory of Professor Rongchao Jin in the Department of Chemistry, at The Pennsylvania State University, seeks to fill a postdoctoral research position in the area of femtosecond transient absorption and fluorescence upconversion spectroscopies.
Research will focus on the investigation of ultrafast electron dynamics and mechanism of near-infrared fluorescence of atomically precise nanoclusters of gold and alloys. The successful candidate should demonstrate extensive experience in femtosecond spectroscopy and photophysics for atomically precise nanocluster.
Applicants must have recently received, or be scheduled to receive, a Ph.D. in Chemistry by the time employment starts. The individual should beself-motivated and is expected to lead the projects, as well as contribute to collaborative research efforts. Interested and qualified applicants must submit applications electronically to include a cover letter describing your research background to include prior training, and research interests, as well as a CV.
Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Following a screening of initial application materials, candidates will be contacted by email asking for letters of reference to be sent.
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
BENEFITS
Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being.
For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page. (Note: For Postdoctoral benefits, please see our Postdoctoral Benefits page.)
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