Postdoc in Isohypsic Catalysis & Organometallic Chemistry

Montana State University; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 57,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Montana State University’s Neufeldt Lab in Bozeman invites applications for a postdoctoral scholar to work on a federally funded chemistry project focused on isohypsic (redox-neutral) catalytic cross‑coupling. Responsibilities include synthesis and characterization, reaction optimization, data analysis with NMR, GC, GC-MS, mentoring junior researchers, and preparing reports and publications.

A PhD in chemistry is required; experience with inert atmosphere techniques and organometallic chemistry

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in chemistry or related field by start date.
• Expertise with organic lab techniques, including inert atmosphere manipulations, organic reaction optimization, and NMR spectroscopy.

Responsibilities

• Synthesis and characterization of organic molecules and organometallic complexes.
• Designing and conducting experiments for reaction optimization and mechanistic studies.
• Analyzing results with NMR, GC, and GC-MS; keeping detailed records.
• Writing reports, papers, and proposals.
• Training and mentoring new researchers in the lab.

Skills

Inert atmosphere manipulations

Organic reaction optimization

NMR spectroscopy

Education

Ph.D. in chemistry or related field

Tools

NMR spectroscopy

GC

GC-MS

Job description

Montana State University’s Neufeldt Lab in Bozeman invites applications for a postdoctoral scholar to work on a federally funded chemistry project focused on isohypsic (redox-neutral) catalytic cross‑coupling. Responsibilities include synthesis and characterization, reaction optimization, data analysis with NMR, GC, GC-MS, mentoring junior researchers, and preparing reports and publications.

A PhD in chemistry is required; experience with inert atmosphere techniques and organometallic chemistry