Postdoctoral Fellow, Main-Group Materials Chemistry

Indiana University Academic Positions; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University in Bloomington seeks a postdoctoral scholar in the Wentz Lab to develop synthesis of new main-group heterocycles, macrocycles, and polymers as functional materials. The role emphasizes anaerobic synthesis and advanced spectroscopy for characterizing new molecules.

The successful candidate will lead research projects, mentor students, and contribute to publications, receiving mentorship from Prof. Wentz and opportunities for professional growth in academia or industry.

Qualifications

• PhD in Chemistry by the start of the appointment.
• Strong publication record in synthetic chemistry and photophysics.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage own academic research project(s).
• Develop new main-group molecules and polymers and characterize their properties.
• Write up results for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
• Maintain lab notebooks and equipment.
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students in projects and instrument use.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Publications

Mentoring

Education

PhD in Chemistry

Tools

NMR

IR

Mass spectrometry

X-ray crystallography

UV-Vis spectroscopy

Photoluminescence spectroscopy

GPC

Job description

Indiana University in Bloomington seeks a postdoctoral scholar in the Wentz Lab to develop synthesis of new main-group heterocycles, macrocycles, and polymers as functional materials. The role emphasizes anaerobic synthesis and advanced spectroscopy for characterizing new molecules.

The successful candidate will lead research projects, mentor students, and contribute to publications, receiving mentorship from Prof. Wentz and opportunities for professional growth in academia or industry.