Post Doctoral Scholar, Chemistry

University of Central Florida • Orlando, FL

22d • $60,000

About The Position

We present an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and skilled researcher to join our team as a Postdoctoral Fellow in Inorganic/ Organometallic Chemistry at the University of Central Florida (UCF). This unique position offers a blend of advanced research in molecular inorganic and organometallic chemistry, with a downstream interest in reactivity, catalysis and relevant mechanistic investigations. The successful candidate, housed in the labs of, and co-advised by Professors John Gordon and Titel Jurca, will play a pivotal role in advancing cutting-edge molecular inorganic chemistry. Responsibilities include the synthesis and characterization of novel coordination complexes employing techniques spanning conventional air-free synthesis, to alternative sono- and mechanochemical methodologies. Relevant complexes will be further studied for reactivity, with potential application to catalytic processes. Additionally, the candidate will participate in standard laboratory responsibilities of upkeep/maintenance, the collective supervision of graduate and undergraduate students, and dedicated activities related to professional development.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in organometallic, inorganic, or catalysis chemistry.
• Strong background in standard molecular analysis techniques including NMR, FTIR, mass-spec, scXRD (not required but desirable).
• Experience in air-free synthetic techniques (Schlenk line, inert atmosphere glovebox)

Nice To Haves

• Excellent writing, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Track record of high-quality publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• Experience with x-ray crystallography.

Responsibilities

• Research: Conduct advanced research in the synthesis, characterization, and reactivity of novel molecular inorganic complexes.
• Collaboration: Actively collaborate across both Gordon and Jurca groups, and the REACT cluster at UCF, in pursuit of the research goals.
• Synthesis and characterization of novel coordination complexes employing techniques spanning conventional air-free synthesis, to alternative sono- and mechanochemical methodologies.
• Study relevant complexes for reactivity, with potential application to catalytic processes.
• Participate in standard laboratory responsibilities of upkeep/maintenance
• Collective supervision of graduate and undergraduate students
• Dedicated activities related to professional development.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package, starting from $60,000.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career development.
• Renewable based on mutual agreement and fund availability.
• UCF provides a vibrant and inclusive research environment with state-of-the-art facilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees