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We are recruiting!

We are actively recruiting motivated graduate and undergraduate students, postdoc researchers to join our ultrafast science lab and work at the frontier of ultrafast laser spectroscopy and the science of energy conversion in molecules and materials.

Prospective postdoc researchers- Please contact Shahnawaz with a cover letter describing your interest in our group, CV and a list of 2-3 professional referees. Candidates who hold a degree in Chemistry or related fields with expertise in one or more of the areas broadly experimental physical chemistry, ultrafast laser spectroscopy, energy molecules and materials are desired. Familiarity with Matlab and/or labview is a plus.

Prospective graduate students- Detailed information for chemistry graduate program is provided here. If you are an admitted grad student interested in joining or rotation in the Rather group, please reach out to Shahnawaz. For prospective students, you can always reach out to us to show your interest in our research.

Prospective undergraduate students- Undergraduate students interested in working on the research projects in the Rather group should contact us via email to discuss potential opportunities. 

Office/Lab address

Department of Chemistry
Chemistry/Physics Building, Room 373 
Lexington, KY 40506
Phone: 859-218-6853
Email: s.rather@uky.edu 

Lab: Room 370
Student Office: Room 371