Postdoctoral Research Associate – Organic Chemistry & Catalysis
About The Position
The postdoctoral research associate will work in the laboratory of Prof. Yan Zhao in the Department of Chemistry at Iowa State University. The successful candidate will design and synthesize functional polymeric nanoparticles that function as artificial enzymes. Responsibilities include conducting experimental research in organic chemistry and catalysis, analyzing data, preparing manuscripts, and contributing to ongoing projects within the group. This is a one‑year appointment with the possibility of renewal upon mutual agreement. Candidates may review recent related publications from the group for context, https://www.chem.iastate.edu/yan-zhaos-publications J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2022, 144, 17110–17119 J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2024, 146, 4346 ACS Nano 2023, 17, 4764–4774 Nat. Commun. 2024, 15, 3731 The Department of Chemistry at Iowa State University is proud to offer dynamic research opportunities in analytical and bioanalytical chemistry, inorganic and materials chemistry, organic and bioorganic chemistry, physical and theoretical chemistry, and chemical education. Located in Gilman Hall and Hach Hall on the ISU campus, our department is home to dedicated faculty, staff, graduate students, and cutting-edge research laboratories. We are committed to fostering a supportive and engaging environment that prioritizes both the academic success and personal well-being of our outstanding chemistry majors. Iowa State Postdocs enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as: Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa) Flexible Spending Accounts Various voluntary benefits and discounts Employee Assistance Program Wellbeing Program
Requirements
- PhD in Chemistry
Nice To Haves
- Strong skills in organic synthesis
- Prior research experience in catalysis and/or supramolecular chemistry
Responsibilities
- design and synthesize functional polymeric nanoparticles that function as artificial enzymes
- conducting experimental research in organic chemistry and catalysis
- analyzing data
- preparing manuscripts
- contributing to ongoing projects within the group
Benefits
- comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental
- Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
- Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans
- Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Various voluntary benefits and discounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellbeing Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
