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 small-molecule activation; conduct synthetic methods that involve stoichiometric, catalytic, photocatalytic, or electrochemical bond activation strategies and advanced chemical synthesis and various characterization methods, including but not limited to use of an inert atmosphere glovebox and Schlenk line, nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, electron paramagnetic resonance spectroscopy, ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy, 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. in Chemistry by the start date
- strong publication record in synthetic chemistry and photophysics
- excellent leadership and communication skills, both oral and written
- Applications must contain: 1) a cover letter, 2) a curriculum vitae (CV), and 3) a one-page research plan that reflects the candidates research interest relevant to job ad. These items must be submitted as a single PDF file.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with DFT or quantum-chemical calculations
Responsibilities
- work on projects related to small-molecule activation
- conduct synthetic methods that involve stoichiometric, catalytic, photocatalytic, or electrochemical bond activation strategies and advanced chemical synthesis and various characterization methods, including but not limited to use of an inert atmosphere glovebox and Schlenk line, nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, electron paramagnetic resonance spectroscopy, ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy, 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
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What This Job Offers
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
