Postdoctoral Fellow in Synthetic Chemistry & Catalysis

Indiana University; Bloomington (IN); Presencial; USD 52.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

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Benefits package

Descripción de la vacante

Indiana University in Bloomington invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow/Synthetic Chemist in the Zaleski Lab. The role focuses on designing and synthesizing hybrid molecular and nanomaterial catalysts, with start around February 1, 2027. A Ph.D.

in chemistry and strong purification/characterization skills are essential. The lab supports career development with mentoring, flexibility, and a balance between research and safety.

Formación

• Ph.D. in Chemistry is required.
• Strong expertise in inorganic and organic synthesis and analytical tools.
• Experience with purification and characterization techniques is essential.

Responsabilidades

• Lead own academic research and manage timelines.
• Train graduate and undergraduate students in methods.
• Develop new experimental protocols and adapt existing ones.
• Operate specialist lab equipment in a research setting.
• Maintain and organize the laboratory and ordering of supplies.
• Contribute ideas for new research directions.
• Review literature and prepare reports and manuscripts.
• Collaborate on reports, journals, and occasional presentations.
• Mentor group members on protocols and techniques.
• Represent the group at external meetings/seminars.
• Collaborate with partner institutions on projects.

Conocimientos

Inorganic synthesis

Organic synthesis

Analytical techniques

NMR

EPR

Mass spectrometry

X-ray diffraction

DFT calculations

Schlenk lines

Educación

Ph.D. in Chemistry

Herramientas

Schlenk lines

Descripción del empleo

Indiana University in Bloomington invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow/Synthetic Chemist in the Zaleski Lab. The role focuses on designing and synthesizing hybrid molecular and nanomaterial catalysts, with start around February 1, 2027. A Ph.D.

in chemistry and strong purification/characterization skills are essential. The lab supports career development with mentoring, flexibility, and a balance between research and safety.