Postdoctoral Associate

MIT • Cambridge, MA

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About The Position

POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE , Chemistry , to join the laboratory of Prof. Robert J. Gilliard, Jr. at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT); work on projects related to the design, synthesis, and photophysical properties of near-infrared absorbing and emitting dyes for bioimaging and optoelectronic materials; conduct advanced synthetic techniques, including small-scale work, inert-atmosphere synthesis, multi-step reaction sequences, and chromatography and various characterization methods including but not limited to, nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy, photoluminescence spectroscopy, time correlated single photon counting, quantum yield measurements, cyclic voltammetry, and X-ray crystallography; ensure appropriate research record-keeping and data management; maintain laboratory instrumentation; and serve as a mentor and resource for junior lab members.

Requirements

• A Ph.D. degree in Chemistry by start date
• strong publication record in synthetic chemistry and photophysics
• excellent leadership and communication skills, both oral and written

Responsibilities

• design, synthesis, and photophysical properties of near-infrared absorbing and emitting dyes for bioimaging and optoelectronic materials
• conduct advanced synthetic techniques, including small-scale work, inert-atmosphere synthesis, multi-step reaction sequences, and chromatography and various characterization methods including but not limited to, nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy, photoluminescence spectroscopy, time correlated single photon counting, quantum yield measurements, cyclic voltammetry, and X-ray crystallography
• ensure appropriate research record-keeping and data management
• maintain laboratory instrumentation
• serve as a mentor and resource for junior lab members

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees