Postdoctoral Research Scholar (Materials Chemistry / Mineral Physics) School of Molecular Sciences & Center for Materials of the Universe, Arizona State University We invite applications for two Postdoctoral Research Scholars in the areas of solid-state chemistry, materials science, mineral physics and mineralogy. Successful applicant(s) will perform sample synthesis using solid-state sintering, hydrothermal, and/or high-pressure methods, and conduct sample characterization by various techniques such as X-ray diffraction, neutron diffraction, Raman spectroscopy, and calorimetry. Relevant materials include refractory phases (silicate, nitride, carbide etc.), lanthanide and actinide compounds, molten halide salts, and deep Earth minerals. A special focus is on studying their structural behavior and phase equilibria at extreme conditions (pressure, temperature and aqueous chemistry) using synchrotron, neutron, Raman and/or calorimetric techniques. The postdoc(s) will work in a highly interdisciplinary, multi-institutional, and collaborative environment and have opportunities of supervising graduate and undergraduate students. The initial appointment is made on a fiscal year (12-month), full-time basis with subsequent annual renewal contingent upon satisfactory performance and availability of resources. This position is a benefits-eligible appointment. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt until filled. Qualifications * Ph.D. in chemistry, materials science, mineralogy/mineral physics, geochemistry or related fields is required. * Multidisciplinary background is preferred. * Previous experience with hydrothermal, diamond-anvil cell, and/or multi-anvil techniques, in combination with synchrotron and/or Raman measurements, is desirable. To Apply: Submit the following materials in a combined pdf document to Hongwu.Xu@asu.edu<mailto:Hongwu.Xu@asu.edu> 1. Cover letter outlining research interest, experience, and career goals 2. Curriculum vitae including a complete list of publications 3. Names and contact information of three references Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 80,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions intellectual and cultural diversity, and it welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe. At ASU, our belief that a solution can be created for every problem is why we've been ranked No. 1 in the US for innovation, and why we repeatedly rank No. 1 in areas that matter such as sustainability and global impact. The College values our cultural and intellectual diversity, and continually strives to foster a welcoming and inclusive environment. We are especially interested in applicants who can strengthen the diversity of the academic community. Learn more about what The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences has to offer by visiting https://thecollege.asu.edu/faculty. Dr. Hongwu Xu Professor, School of Molecular Sciences & Center for Materials of the Universe Affiliated Faculty Member, School of Earth and Space Exploration Editor, American Mineralogist Arizona State University Tempe, AZ 85287-1604