Postdoctoral Fellow - Zaleski Lab

Position Summary

The Department of Chemistry at IU is a well-rounded research community with cutting-edge expertise in various modern disciplines. 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.

Responsibilities

• Manage own academic research and administrative activities.
• Adapt existing, and develop new, scientific techniques and experimental protocols to achieve research objectives.
• Use specialist scientific equipment in a laboratory environment.
• Absorb and contribute to the setup of a new research laboratory at IU (e.g., setting up Schlenk lines, ordering equipment).
• Contribute ideas for new research projects.
• Undertake comprehensive and systematic literature reviews and write up the results for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
• Collaborate in the preparation of scientific reports and journal articles and occasionally present papers and posters.
• Act as a source of information and advice to other members of the group on scientific protocols and experimental techniques.
• Represent the research group at external meetings/seminars, either with other members of the group or alone.
• Carry out collaborative projects with colleagues in partner institutions, and research groups.

Basic Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Chemistry.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with organometallic synthesis and relevant analytical techniques (NMR, SXRD, mass-spectrometry etc.) is essential.
• A deep understanding of the chemistry of the main group elements is preferred.

Department Contact for Questions

Questions can be directed to: Prof. Jeff Zaleski, Department of Chemistry, Indiana University, 800 E. Kirkwood Avenue, Bloomington, IN 47405, zaleski@iu.edu.

Additional Qualifications

• Salary and Rank: $50,000/yr., Postdoctoral Fellow

Special Instructions

The initial appointment for this position will be for 12 months. Additional 12-month extension 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, maximum 5-page research proposal and contact information for three references to http://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/33330. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt.

Additional Information

Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.