Postdoctoral Scholar

University of California Merced; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of California Merced seeks a postdoctoral scholar to design and execute experiments across catalysis, polymerization chemistry, and electrochemistry.

The successful candidate will mentor graduate and undergraduate students and contribute to manuscript preparation as part of the Findlater group.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Chemistry is required.
• Postdoc or equivalent experience preferred.
• Strong publication record expected.
• Experience in organometallic chemistry.
• Ability to collaborate across the research program.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute experiments aligned with core research areas.
• Investigate catalysis using transition metal elements.
• Explore Lewis acid catalysis in polymerization chemistry.
• Apply electrochemistry to organic synthesis.
• Mentor graduate and undergraduate students.
• Prepare manuscripts for publication.

Skills

Publication Record

Postdoc experience

Synergy with Research Program

Research in Organometallic Chemistry

Education

Ph.D. in Chemistry

Job description

The postdoctoral scholar will be responsible for the design and execution of experiments related to the core research interests of the Findlater group. More specifically, these areas include: 1) catalysis employing transition metal elements, 2) Lewis acid based catalysis focused on polymerization chemistry and, 3) electrochemistry as applied to organic synthesis. Routine tasks will include the safe performance of chemical transformations and characterization of reaction products. The successful applicant will also engage in mentorship of graduate / undergraduate students in the group as appropriate and in the writing of manuscripts.

• Ph.D. in Chemistry


• Postdoc or equivalent experience


• Publication Record


• Research in Organometallic Chemistry


• Synergy with Research Program