Postdoctoral Research Scientist--Chemistry

About the role

The Wang laboratory in the Department of Chemistry at the University of South Dakota is currently seeking a postdoctoral researcher interested in working in the fields of nanoporous materials and their applications in heating, cooling, chemical separation, carbon capture, and other related areas. The research involves design, synthesis and characterization of nanoporous materials such as metal-organic frameworks and metal-organic supercontainers and gas/vapor adsorption analysis of these materials. This is a grant-funded position supported by an NSF ERC grant and an ACS PRF grant.

Responsibilities

- Design, synthesize, and characterize nanoporous materials. - Conduct gas/vapor adsorption analysis on synthesized materials. - Collaborate with faculty and graduate students on research projects. - Present findings at conferences and publish in peer-reviewed journals.

Requirements

- Ph.D. in Chemistry or related fields. - Strong background in synthetic organic/inorganic chemistry, gas adsorption, chemical separation, and/or X-ray crystallography. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills. - Leadership and independent thinking/problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

- Highly motivated and self-directed. - Ability to work independently and as part of a team. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. - Experience with nanoporous materials and gas adsorption analysis is preferred.

Skills

- Proficiency in organic/inorganic synthesis techniques. - Experience with gas/vapor adsorption analysis. - Knowledge of X-ray crystallography. - Good organizational and time management skills.

Benefits

- Competitive salary commensurate with experience. - Access to state-of-the-art laboratory facilities. - Opportunities for professional development and collaboration.

Pay

- Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

- Full-time, 40 hours per week.

Contact Information

For inquiries, please contact Dr. Wang at wang@usd.edu.