Postdoctoral Associate
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 helicenes, nanographenes, graphene nanoribbons, or other arene-rich supramolecular architectures; conduct advanced synthesis of a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons 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; ensures 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. in Chemistry by the start date
- Strong publication record in synthetic chemistry and photophysics
- Excellent leadership and communication skills, both oral and written
Nice To Haves
- Experience with DFT or quantum-chemical calculations
Responsibilities
- Conduct advanced synthesis of a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons 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
- Ensures appropriate research record-keeping and data management
- Maintain laboratory instrumentation
- Serve as a mentor and resource for junior lab members
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What This Job Offers
Industry
Educational Services
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
