Postdoctoral Researcher

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Position Information

Position Title	Postdoctoral Researcher
Posting Number	PTAP1802P
Department/Unit	Chemistry
Location	Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Job Summary & Key Responsibilities	Jointly appointed by the Macdonald and Chitnis groups, the successful candidate will investigate the synthesis, characterization, and reactivity of heavy p-block element compounds featuring rationally-designed multidentate ligands. The available projects stem from recent work in both groups (see DOIs: 10.1002/cplu.202200244, 10.26434/chemrxiv-2022-w9qvx, 10.1002/chem.201904361, 10.1039/c8sc01682h, 10.1039/c9dt00995g, 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.9b00419) and will explore both fundamental and applied aspects of the prepared systems. We are particularly interested in the discovery of molecules exhibiting unusual electronic structure, high molecular charge, and catalytic potential. Under the supervision of Dr. Saurabh Chitnis and Dr. Chuck Macdonald, the successful candidate will receive training in state-of-the-art synthetic, spectroscopic, and computational techniques while developing their own mentorship portfolio through supervision of undergraduate researchers and collaborations with MSc and PhD students. The successful candidate will participate in regular joint group meetings and, subject to availability of funds, be provided a travel stipend for attending national and/or international conferences to disseminate research findings. The successful candidate will also be responsible for actively participating in routine technical maintenance and/or installation of new laboratory equipment. The anticipated start date is May 1, 2023, or soon thereafter. An earlier start may be possible. Canadians and non-Canadians will be considered. Consideration of candidates will begin on Feb 3rd, and the position will remain open until filled.
Qualifications/Requirements of Position	- A PhD in synthetic organic, inorganic, or organometallic chemistry - Extensive experience in use of spectroscopic techniques (e.g. NMR, IR, UV-VIS, etc.) - Experience in cyclic voltammetry, X-ray crystallography, and computational chemistry will be considered an asset - Demonstrated track record of high-quality publications from graduate research will be considered an asset - Demonstrated track record of student supervision will be considered an asset
Salary Range/Pay Rate	55,000
Additional Information	Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, and persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQ+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity .

Posting Detail Information

Term of appointment	1 year (with possibility of extension to 2)
Open Date
Close Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting	https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/12457