Postdoc: Field‑Assisted Separations & Ligand Chemistry

Wayne State University; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 94,629 - 115,658; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

401(k) with employer contribution and match

Paid time off

Employee Education Program

Job summary

Wayne State University is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Idaho Falls. The role focuses on advancing physical and chemical separation methodologies with critical materials recovery emphasis. The successful candidate will use capillary electrophoresis to investigate novel ligand systems and lead the development of innovative separation strategies.

Qualifications include a PhD in a relevant field and strong communication skills. Benefits include medical, dental, vision plans, and a 401(k). The position offers an annual salary of $105,144.

Qualifications

• PhD completed within the previous 5 years.
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Design novel ligand systems using capillary electrophoresis.
• Lead construction and performance testing of electrophoresis apparatuses.
• Develop advanced analytical instrumentation skills.
• Document results and prepare manuscripts.
• Present findings at conferences.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and mentor students.
• Contribute to proposal development.

Skills

Chemical separations

Electrophoretic separations

Metal-ligand chemistry

Education

PhD in Chemistry, Radiochemistry, Nuclear Engineering, or comparable discipline

Job description

Wayne State University is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Idaho Falls. The role focuses on advancing physical and chemical separation methodologies with critical materials recovery emphasis. The successful candidate will use capillary electrophoresis to investigate novel ligand systems and lead the development of innovative separation strategies.

Qualifications include a PhD in a relevant field and strong communication skills. Benefits include medical, dental, vision plans, and a 401(k). The position offers an annual salary of $105,144.