OpenFieldYale Postdoctoral Associate in Solar Energy & Photochemistry
Two-year postdoctoral position at the Yale Energy Sciences Institute developing molecular and heterogeneous catalysts for solar-driven CO2 reduction and water oxidation.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- PhD in Chemistry, Materials Science, or Applied Physics.
- English language proficiency
- Professional English fluency.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Extensive publications in artificial photosynthesis, photoelectrochemical water splitting, or transition metal catalysis.
- Recommendation letters
- Three professional reference letters.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Annual salary of USD $68,000 to $76,000 plus full Yale healthcare and retirement benefits
- Application fee
- Free employment application via Yale STARS portal
- Tuition / joining costs
- Salaried staff appointment; no tuition charged.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 1, 2027 (Departmental recruitment review)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Yale University documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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