POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH SCHOLAR

Job Details

Arizona State University
Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering
Postdoctoral Research Scholar
Location: Polytechnic Campus

The Jiang Group at Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University (ASU) and The Polytechnic School seek applicants for Postdoctoral Research Scholar position(s) in the area of advanced material discovery, purification, and crystallization. The projects on future medicine and energy from scalable precise processing provide opportunities for academia and industrial collaborations, as well as for contributing to proposal development. Appointments will be made commensurate with the candidate’s experience and accomplishments, beginning Spring 2026.

Essential Functions

• Research and development of automated flow chemistry or crystallization systems
• Performing multi-disciplinary work including synthesis, purification, and associated analytics and modeling.
• Co-mentoring undergraduate or graduate students.

Required qualifications

• Earn Doctorate degree in Chemistry, Biological or Chemical or Material or Mechanical Engineering or related discipline by the time of appointment.

Desired qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in device design, flow automation, or modeling, or inorganic or macromolecular crystallography
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Application Instructions

Applications will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis for a reserve pool. Applications in the reserve pool may then be reviewed in the order in which they were received until the position is filled. To apply, visit https://hiring.engineering.asu.edu/ and select “apply now” next to the corresponding position. Candidates will be asked to create or use an existing Interfolio Dossier to submit the following:

• Cover letter (Optional)
• Curriculum Vitae
• Statement describing research interests and plan (two pages maximum)
• Contact information for three references.

For additional information regarding position specifics, please contact the search committee chair, Professor Mo Jiang via email at mojiang@asu.edu.