Postdoctoral Research Associate - Ung Group

JOB SUMMARY

The Chemistry Department, in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, is seeking to hire a Postdoctoral Research Associate with a background in synthetic organic, inorganic, organometallic chemistry. The incumbent will aid in the development of complexes emitting circularly polarized luminescence, and catalytic radical cross-coupling reactions. The project will be carried out at the University of Connecticut under Dr. Gaël Ung’s supervision.

The candidate will have access to state-of-the-art research facilities and gain in-depth knowledge of the research frontiers in the fields of autonomous discovery and synthesis. They will also have the opportunity to be a part of a world-class scientific team and involved in vigorous research programs.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Synthesis and characterization of complexes.
• Evaluating catalytic reactions.
• Participating in manuscript writing for publication in scientific journals and/or presentations.
• Lab maintenance, including equipment maintenance and upgrading, and ordering supplies as needed.
• Mentor/train graduate and undergraduate students

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Ph.D. or equivalent, with a background in organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, and/or organometallic chemistry.
• Experience with inert synthetic techniques.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with photophysical studies.
• Experience with mentoring.

APPOINTMENT TERMS

The start date for this position is Fall 2022 and the initial appointment will be for one year and is potentially renewable for a second year depending on regular progress evaluation. Continuation beyond two years is contingent upon future external funding applications. The position is full-time, salary will follow NIH guidelines.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.

TO APPLY

Please apply online at https://hr.uconn.edu/jobs , Staff Positions, Search #496540 to upload a cover letter briefly describing candidate’s background and specific research interests, a full CV with a publication list and Ph.D. completion date, and the names and contact information for three professional references.  Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. For additional questions, please contact Dr. Gaël Ung ([email protected] )

All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at http://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp .

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