Postdoc: Materials Chemistry & Organic Synthesis

tamus; Prairie View (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Prairie View A&M University in Prairie View, Texas is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher focused on materials chemistry and organic synthesis. You will design and perform chemical syntheses, conduct laboratory experiments, analyze data, and contribute to publications within an externally funded project.

The role involves independent work and collaboration with faculty and students, with emphasis on developing new molecular materials and mentoring researchers in a dynamic lab environment.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Chemistry or related field.
• No prior experience required.
• Demonstrated experience in organic or organometallic synthetic chemistry.
• Experience with spectroscopic and electrochemical characterization techniques.

Responsibilities

• Organic and organometallic synthesis to prepare new structures and materials.
• Perform experiments and analyze samples using NMR, MS, UV-Vis, electrochemistry.
• Document data and maintain lab records; prepare summaries.
• Prepare manuscripts, presentations, and progress reports.
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate researchers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Independent work

Teamwork

Education

Ph.D. in Chemistry or related

Tools

NMR

Mass Spectrometry

UV-Vis

Electrochemistry

Job description

Prairie View A&M University in Prairie View, Texas is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher focused on materials chemistry and organic synthesis. You will design and perform chemical syntheses, conduct laboratory experiments, analyze data, and contribute to publications within an externally funded project.

The role involves independent work and collaboration with faculty and students, with emphasis on developing new molecular materials and mentoring researchers in a dynamic lab environment.