Postdoctoral Research Associate-Chemistry (Clark Lab)

Marquette University, United States

Updated: 4 months ago
Location: Milwaukee, WISCONSIN
Job Type: FullTime

Posting Details
Position Information


Posting Number 201103879
Position Title Postdoctoral Research Associate-Chemistry (Clark Lab)
State WI
Employment Status Full Time
Position Status Limited Term
If Limited Term (End Date of Assignment, Project, or Grant) 06/30/2027
Position Type Faculty
Job Family Faculty
Position Overview
The postdoctoral appointment in organic chemistry will be carried out in the research program of Dr. Joseph R Clark. The candidate will work on an organic chemistry reaction method development project. The candidate will be mentoring graduate and undergraduate students in organic chemistry method development projects and participate in maintaining good safety practices in the laboratory. This is a 12-month position expected to start in January 2024 and may be renewed for a second year upon mutual agreement with the research advisor.
Duties and Responsibilities
-Perform research in organic chemistry method development
-Develop synthetic routes for new ligands and synthesize organometallic complexes
-Mentor and train graduate and undergraduate students
-Use and implement safe laboratory practices
-Maintain excellent records of experiments performed
-Attend research meetings, provide research summaries and present research in formal settings
-Participate in writing manuscripts and grants
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Earned doctorate (or its foreign equivalent) or appropriate terminal degree.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
The candidate will have earned a PhD in Chemistry having specialized in method development, catalyst/ligand synthesis and/or natural product synthesis.
Department Chemistry
Posting Date 11/15/2023
Closing Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
All applications for this position must be received through Marquette University’s electronic recruiting system. Please include a cover letter and a CV. Additionally, each candidate should arrange at least 3 letters of recommendation (graduate advisor, committee member and an optional letter from primary undergraduate advisor) but no more than 4 to be sent to Dr. Joseph Clark. Letters of reference should come from the referee’s university/professional email account and sent directly to [email protected]. Unofficial, graduate level transcripts will be required at the time of hire.
EOE Statement
It is the policy of Marquette University to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable federal or state-protected classification.

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