Updated: about 17 hours ago
Location: Indiana, PENNSYLVANIA
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Posting Details
Position Details
| Title | Postdoctoral Fellow - Zaleski Lab |
|---|---|
| Appointment Status | Non-Tenure Track |
| Department | IU Bloomington Chemistry |
| Location | Bloomington |
| Position Summary | The Department of Chemistry at IU is a well-rounded research community with cutting-edge expertise in a wide variety of modern disciplines including analytical chemistry, organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, physical chemistry, materials chemistry, and biochemistry. The Zaleski Lab in the Department of Chemistry at Indiana University is accepting applications for a postdoctoral research position. The position involves the design and synthesis of hybrid molecular and nanomaterial catalysts (see here for recent work: ACS Catal. 2020, 10, 5, 3349–3359, Accts. Chem. Res. 2019, 52, 1957. The desired start date is July 1, 2024, although this is flexible in order to accommodate the needs of outstanding candidates. The successful applicant will use a deep understanding of synthetic inorganic and organic ligand chemistry, as well as nanomaterial design to develop systems for catalysis. Motivated applicants with a Ph.D. in any area of chemistry will be considered. A candidate with a strong background in solution-phase synthetic preparations and characterizations, as well as familiarity manipulating air- and moisture-sensitive chemicals, is ideally suited for the project. We seek to employ someone with demonstrable experience in chemical purification and characterization of starting materials and reaction products by standard techniques (NMR, IR, Mass spectrometry, X-ray diffraction, TEM, and DFT calculations etc.). The Zaleski Lab is a dynamic multidisciplinary laboratory environment. The successful applicant will play an integral role within our growing team and will emerge with a skill set that is equally relevant to academia and industry. Trainees receive regular guidance and feedback to ensure progress is made toward their career goals, whatever those may be. Trainees are also afforded the scheduling flexibility needed to maintain an appropriate work life balance and a safe laboratory environment. Responsibilities: 1. Manage own academic research and administrative activities. This involves small scale project management and coordinating multiple aspects of work to meet deadlines. 2. Adapt existing, and develop new, scientific techniques and experimental protocols to achieve research objectives. 3. Use specialist scientific equipment in a laboratory environment. 3. Assist in setting up a new research laboratory at IU (e.g. setting up Schlenk lines, ordering equipment etc.) 4. Contribute ideas for new research projects. 5. Undertake comprehensive and systematic literature reviews and write up the results for publication in peer-reviewed journals. 6. Collaborate in the preparation of scientific reports and journal articles and occasionally present papers and posters. 8. Act as a source of information and advice to other members of the group on scientific protocols and experimental techniques. 9. Represent the research group at external meetings/seminars, either with other members of the group or alone. 10. Carry out collaborative projects with colleagues in partner institutions, and research groups. |
| Basic Qualifications | Ph.D. in Chemistry. Experience with organometallic synthesis and relevant analytical techniques (NMR, SXRD, mass-spectrometry etc.) is essential. The preferred candidate will have a deep understanding of the chemistry of the main group elements. |
| Department Contact for Questions | Questions can be directed to: Prof. Jeff Zaleski, Department of Chemistry, Indiana University, 800 E. Kirkwood Avenue, Bloomington, IN 47405, [email protected]. |
| Additional Qualifications | |
| Salary and Rank | $45,000/ yr, Postdoctoral Fellow |
| Special Instructions | The initial appointment for this position will be for 12 months. Additional 12-month extension(s) will be available based on performance. A competitive salary along with a benefits package will be offered. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, CV, and contact information for three references to http://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/ 22858. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt. For best consideration please apply before 04/01/2024 The College of Arts and Sciences is committed to building and supporting a diverse, inclusive, and equitable community of students and scholars. “Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status.” |
| For Best Consideration Date | 04/01/2024 |
| Expected Start Date | 08/01/2024 |
| Posting/OAA # | IU-100773-2024 |