Postdoctoral Research Scientist – Catalysis

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

Job summary

The Neufeldt lab at Montana State University (Bozeman, MT) is seeking a postdoctoral scholar to join a federally funded chemistry project focused on isohypsic (redox-neutral) catalytic cross-coupling. The successful candidate will design, run, and interpret experiments to advance organometallic catalysis and reaction mechanisms.

Required: a Ph.D. in chemistry or related field, strong experience in organic synthesis and NMR techniques, and the ability to work both independently and within a

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in chemistry or related field at the 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 experimental results using NMR spectroscopy, GC, and GCMS.
• Keeping appropriate records of data.
• Writing reports, papers, and proposals.
• Training and mentoring new researchers in the lab.
• Executing assigned “group job(s)” related to equipment upkeep and lab operations.

Skills

organic lab techniques

NMR spectroscopy

inert atmosphere handling

reaction optimization

Education

Ph.D. in chemistry or related field

Tools

NMR spectroscopy

GC/GCMS

Job description

The Neufeldt lab at Montana State University (Bozeman, MT) is seeking a postdoctoral scholar to join a federally funded chemistry project focused on isohypsic (redox-neutral) catalytic cross-coupling. The successful candidate will design, run, and interpret experiments to advance organometallic catalysis and reaction mechanisms.

Required: a Ph.D. in chemistry or related field, strong experience in organic synthesis and NMR techniques, and the ability to work both independently and within a