Position Title:
Postdoc Research Associate
Appointment Type:
Post Doc/Trainee
Job Description:
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:
The laboratory of Professor Yan Zhao in the Department of Chemistry is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate with background in organic chemistry and catalysis. The successful candidate will design and synthesize functional polymeric nanoparticles as artificial enzymes. This is a one-year fixed term appointment that may be eligible for renewal.
See recent publications for examples:
J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2022, 144 , 17110–17119. https://doi.org/10.1021/jacs.2c06848 and J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2021, 143 , 5172. https://doi.org/10.1021/jacs.1c01352 .
Another area of interest is the intervention of biological processes by peptide-binding materials:
ACS Nano 2023, 17 , 4764–4774. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsnano.2c11186 and J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2021, 143 , 639. https://doi.org/10.1021/jacs.0c11566 .
Required Minimum Qualifications:
Doctoral degree
Preferred Qualifications:
• Ph.D. in chemistry
• Experience in organic synthesis
• Prior research experience in catalysis and/or supramolecular chemistry
Department Unit/Website:
https://www.chem.iastate.edu/yan-zhao-research-interests
Proposed Start Date:
June 1, 2024
Proposed End Date or Length of Term:
June 1, 2027
Number of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work Period
Time Type:
Full time
Application Instructions:
To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
If you have questions regarding this application process, please email [email protected] or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.
Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State University is committed to fostering a workplace of belonging, where diversity is celebrated and equity is a core value. Our 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.
Original Posting Date:
January 22, 2024
Posting Close Date:
February 22, 2024
Job Requisition Number:
R13843
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