Postdoctoral Associate

• Job Number: 25295
• Functional Area: Research - Scientific
• Department: Chemistry
• School Area: Science
• Employment Type: Full-Time Temporary
• Employment Category: Exempt
• Visa Sponsorship Available: Yes
• Schedule:
• Pay Grade: No Grade

Posting Description

POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE, Chemistry, to join the laboratory of Prof. Robert J. Gilliard, Jr. at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT); work on projects related to the design, synthesis, and photophysical properties of helicenes, nanographenes, graphene nanoribbons, or other arene-rich supramolecular architectures; conduct advanced synthesis of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and various characterization methods, including but not limited to, nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy, photoluminescence spectroscopy, time correlated single photon counting, quantum yield measurements, cyclic voltammetry, and X-ray crystallography; ensures appropriate research record-keeping and data management; maintain laboratory instrumentation; and serve as a mentor and resource for junior lab members.

Job Requirements

REQUIRED: A Ph.D. in Chemistry by the start date; strong publication record in synthetic chemistry and photophysics; and excellent leadership and communication skills, both oral and written. PREFERRED: Experience with DFT or quantum-chemical calculations.

This is a one-year appointment that may be renewed based on funding and performance.

Applications

Applications must contain: 1) a cover letter, 2) a curriculum vitae (CV), and 3) a one-page research plan that reflects the candidate's research interest relevant to job ad. These items must be submitted as a single PDF file. Due to volume, no documents will be accepted via email.