POSTDOCTORAL SCHOLAR - SYNTHETIC ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

The laboratory of Dr. Scott R. Daly in the University of Iowa Department of Chemistry is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Scholar to join an exciting project aimed at developing new organic ligands for the synthesis and separation of lanthanide metal complexes.

The Postdoctoral Research Scholar will be tasked with leading efforts to prepare, purify, and design organic chemicals and ligand targets for the proposed applications.

Qualified applicants must have experience and expertise in multistep organic synthesis, purification of organic chemicals and intermediates, and chemical analysis and characterization techniques such as NMR spectroscopy and mass spectrometry. Experience in synthetic coordination chemistry (especially with lanthanide elements) is viewed as desirable, though not required. Applicants with an expressed interest in developing these skills will be viewed positively.

Key responsibilities of the position include:

• Synthesis and purification of organic chemicals and ligand targets
• Spectroscopic characterization and chemical analysis
• Drafting manuscripts and reports
• Assisting in the mentorship and training of graduate and undergraduate students
• Presentations at conferences and external venues

The initial appointment is one year, with the possibility of extending it up to a total of three years depending on performance and availability of funding.

Application Information

Candidates must submit a cover letter, CV (including publication history), research statement, and contact information for up to three professional references. Evaluation of candidates will begin on April 1, 2025, and continue until the position is filled. The earliest start date is June 1, 2025.

Benefits

The University of Iowa, located in Iowa City, Iowa, offers an excellent benefits package (including comprehensive healthcare), competitive salaries, and a stimulating work environment. Generous benefits include health, dental, and retirement benefits and are more fully described here: https://hr.uiowa.edu/benefits/ui-student-insurance/postdoctoral-scholars-fellows-benefits.

• The individual hired must have completed requirements for a PhD in Chemistry or closely related field by the start date.

• Experience and expertise in the synthesis, purification, and analysis of organic chemicals and intermediates, as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications and presentations.
• Proficiency in drafting technical documents, reports, and manuscripts.
• Willingness to provide leadership in an operationally diverse and dynamic team setting.

• Experience in synthetic coordination chemistry.

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