Postdoctoral Associate: Stony Brook University is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Associate in the Department of Chemistry. This role involves conducting innovative research in visible light-driven redox catalysis and contributing to the mentorship of junior researchers.
Designation:
Postdoctoral Associate
| Research Area | Location |
|---|---|
| Organic Chemistry and Catalysis | Stony Brook, NY, USA |
Eligibility/Qualifications:
- Required: Doctoral Degree (or foreign equivalent) in Chemistry or a closely related field by August 31, 2025.
- Experience:
- Experience in organic synthesis, particularly methods development and/or catalysis.
- Preferred:
- Strong synthetic organic background, with experience in:
- Organocatalysis
- Organometallic catalysis
- Photocatalysis
Job Description:
The Postdoctoral Associate will work under the guidance of Principal Investigator Dr. Jeffrey Lipshultz. Key responsibilities include:
- Conducting research on novel approaches to visible light-driven redox catalysis in organic synthesis.
- Employing spectroscopic tools (UV-Vis, NMR, EPR) to study radical generation and reactivity.
- Performing synthesis, purification, and characterization of small organic molecules.
- Optimizing synthetic organic transformations.
- Participating in manuscript writing for scientific publications and presentations.
- Mentoring graduate and undergraduate students.
- Maintaining laboratory equipment and supplies.
- Attending scientific conferences and meetings.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit a resume/CV and cover letter through the online application portal.
Last Date to Apply:
May 9, 2025, at 12:59 PM
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