POST DOCTORAL FELLOW - Chemistry #00097862

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Lecoma (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Retirement benefits

Educational fee discounts (UM System)

Job summary

The University of Missouri in Missouri S&T seeks a Postdoctoral Fellow in Chemistry to contribute to organic synthesis, asymmetric catalysis, organoselenium chemistry, and electrochemistry research under Dr. En‑Chih Liu.

The successful candidate will design and optimize reactions, document procedures, mentor students, and assist in writing manuscripts and grant proposals while upholding safety standards. This is a full-time appointment with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Chemistry required by start date.
• Strong background in synthetic organic chemistry or organic electrochemistry.

Responsibilities

• Design, execute, and optimize electrochemical synthesis and catalysis.
• Purify and characterize products using standard lab instrumentation and document procedures.
• Mentor graduate and undergraduate students; assist in manuscripts, progress reports, and grant proposals; ensure safety compliance.

Skills

Excellent written communication

Excellent verbal communication

Independent and collaborative work

Education

Ph.D. in Chemistry

Job description

Hiring Department

Chemistry

Job Description

The Department of Chemistry at Missouri S&T is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to join Dr. En‑Chih Liu’s research group. The successful candidate will contribute to advanced research projects focused on organic synthesis, asymmetric catalysis, organoselenium chemistry, and electrochemistry.

Key Responsibilities

• The candidate will design, execute, and optimize synthetic organic chemistry reactions, with a specific focus on electrochemical synthesis and catalysis.
• Responsibilities include purifying and characterizing reaction products using standard laboratory instrumentation (such as NMR, MS, and HPLC), documenting experimental procedures, and maintaining precise laboratory records.
• The fellow will also assist in writing scientific manuscripts, progress reports, and research grant proposals, while helping to mentor graduate and undergraduate students within the laboratory group and ensuring compliance with all safety protocols.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Candidates must possess a Ph.D. in Chemistry or a closely related discipline by the start date of the appointment. A strong background and hands‑on experience in synthetic organic chemistry or organic electrochemistry are required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated track record of research productivity as evidenced by peer‑reviewed publications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary research environment.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses.

For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/departments-staff/human-resources/benefits-retirement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To request ADA accommodations, please call the Office of Equity & Title IX at 573‑341‑7734.