Postdoc: Macrocycle Synthesis for Chloride Sensing

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 41,400 - 50,600; Full time

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Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. seeks a Postdoctoral Fellow focusing on Macrocycle Synthesis for chloride sequestration and sensing at Indiana University, Bloomington. The position involves organic synthesis, designing novel receptors, and engaging in collaborative research.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in chemistry and experience in organic synthesis. This role offers a competitive salary of $46,000/year with the potential for extensions based on performance.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in chemistry at the time of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Organic synthesis of chloride-binding macrocycles.
• Design and synthesize new chloride-binding macrocycles.
• Prepare polymer-based materials and characterize chloride extraction.
• Proof-of-concept testing of turn-on fluorescent sensor for chloride.
• Engage with industry and engineering collaborators.
• Publish findings in scientific papers.

Skills

Multi-step organic synthesis

Familiarity with supramolecular chemistry

Physical organic chemistry approaches

Education

Ph.D. in chemistry

Job description

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. seeks a Postdoctoral Fellow focusing on Macrocycle Synthesis for chloride sequestration and sensing at Indiana University, Bloomington. The position involves organic synthesis, designing novel receptors, and engaging in collaborative research.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in chemistry and experience in organic synthesis. This role offers a competitive salary of $46,000/year with the potential for extensions based on performance.