Catalysis & Synthetic Organic Chemistry Postdoc

University of Colorado Boulder; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 47,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition benefits

Wellness programs

Transit passes (CU)

Professional development

Retirement and healthcare support

Job summary

The University of Colorado Boulder’s Yu Group is seeking a postdoctoral associate to design and develop new catalysts, test reactions, optimize conditions to improve yields, and explore substrate scope while investigating reaction mechanisms.

Responsibilities include writing manuscripts, mentoring graduate and undergraduate students, and collaborating with group members and external partners. This is a full-time, in-person research position at CU Boulder.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in chemistry or a closely related field completed by start date.
• Hands-on experience in synthetic organic chemistry, organometallic chemistry, or related areas including reaction development, synthesis, purification, and characterization.
• Record of original research contributions demonstrated through publications, a dissertation, or other outputs.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct original research in synthetic organic chemistry and catalysis, emphasizing new catalysis, new reaction development, and selective bond activation and functionalization.
• Develop and synthesize catalysts and substrates; optimize reaction conditions; evaluate substrate scope; investigate reaction mechanisms through designed experiments.
• Analyze and interpret results, maintain accurate records, and prepare manuscripts, supporting information, and presentations.
• Mentor graduate and undergraduate researchers in experimental design, laboratory techniques, data analysis, and safe practices.
• Contribute to group discussions and collaborations, help maintain equipment, and follow safety procedures.

Skills

Catalysis development

Reaction optimization

Substrate scope analysis

Experimental design

Mentoring

Education

PhD in Chemistry

Job description

The University of Colorado Boulder’s Yu Group is seeking a postdoctoral associate to design and develop new catalysts, test reactions, optimize conditions to improve yields, and explore substrate scope while investigating reaction mechanisms.

Responsibilities include writing manuscripts, mentoring graduate and undergraduate students, and collaborating with group members and external partners. This is a full-time, in-person research position at CU Boulder.