Research Assistant/Staff Scientist Position in DNP solid state NMR

A research assistant/staff scientist position is available in the group of Prof. Michal Leskes at the Department of Molecular Chemistry and Materials Science, Weizmann Institute of science, Israel.

The position includes managing and running research projects within our research framework (described below and on our website), taking a major part in training graduate students as well as co-managing our DNP-NMR lab.

Research in our group is focused on developing and using MAS-DNP and solid state NMR methods for materials science applications. Central topics are (i) the development and application of endogenous DNP approaches based on paramagnetic metal ion dopants in inorganic systems, defects and conduction electrons and (ii) NMR methods to probe ion dynamics across interfaces with sensitivity and selectivity.   

The position is available initially for 5 years supported by ERC funding, with an option to transfer to a tenure track position (staff scientist), depending on the qualifications and performance in the first two years. 

Candidates should have a PhD in Chemistry/Physics/Engineering with proven experience in magnetic resonance. Postdoctoral experience or equivalent is an advantage. Excellent communication skills in English and ability to work in a research team are required.

Our lab is equipped with a Bruker 400MHz MAS-DNP spectrometer with LT-MAS DNP probes, a wide range of MAS and static solids NMR probes, benchtop EPR and NMR systems. In addition to our lab dedicated equipment, extensive NMR and EPR systems are available on campus as part of our research support facilities – these include 400, 500 and 800MHz NMR spectrometers equipped with MAS systems and X and Q band pulse and CW EPR systems.  

The Weizmann Institute is located in a small, affordable and friendly town, 25 minutes from Tel Aviv and 45 minutes from Jerusalem, and is one of Israel's premier scientific institutions. It is a research centre where the official language is English, and which offers numerous facilities to international visitors.