Deadline
Dec 15, 2026
Closing in 57 days
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United States
Employment
Permanent
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Posted
Oct 16, 2026
Offered salary$52,000/year
About the role
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Postdoctoral Fellow/Synthetic Chemist; Chemistry Zaleski Lab
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Position Details| Title | Postdoctoral Fellow/Synthetic Chemist; Chemistry Zaleski Lab |
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| Appointment Status | Non-Tenure Track |
| Department | IU Bloomington Chemistry |
| Location | Bloomington |
| Position Summary | Department Information:The Department of Chemistry in the College of Arts + Sciences at Indiana University, consists of a well-rounded research community with cutting-edge expertise in a wide variety of modern disciplines including analytical chemistry, organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, physical chemistry, materials chemistry, and biochemistry. Job Summary: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 (see here for recent work: Accts. Chem. Res. 2019, 52, 1957; Chem. Sci. 2025, 16, 255. The desired start date is February 1, 2027, although this is flexible in-order-to accommodate the needs of outstanding candidates.The successful applicant will use a deep understanding of synthetic inorganic and organic ligand chemistry, as well as molecule preparation and purification to achieve research goals. Nanomaterial and catalysis experience is a plus but not required. Motivated applicants with a Ph.D. in any area of synthetic chemistry will be considered. A candidate with a strong background in solution-phase synthetic preparations and characterizations, as well as familiarity manipulating air- and moisture-sensitive chemicals, is ideally suited for the project. We seek to employ someone with demonstrable experience in chemical purification and characterization of starting materials and reaction products by standard techniques (NMR, EPR, IR, Mass spectrometry, X-ray diffraction,TEM, and DFT calculations also desirable). The Zaleski Lab is a dynamic multidisciplinary laboratory environment. The successful applicant will play an integral role within our growing team and will emerge with a skill set that is equally relevant to academia and industry. Trainees receive regular guidance and feedback to ensure progress is made toward their career goals, whatever those may be. Trainees are also afforded the scheduling flexibility needed to maintain an appropriate work life balance and a safe laboratory environment.Responsibilities:1. Manage own academic research and administrative activities. This involves small scale project management and coordinating multiple aspects of work to meet deadlines.2. Train graduate and undergraduate students in research methods3. Adapt existing, and develop new, scientific techniques and experimental protocols to achieve research objectives.4. Use specialist scientific equipment in a laboratory environment.5. Assist in maintaining a research laboratory (e.g. setting up Schlenk lines, ordering equipment etc.)6. Contribute ideas for new research projects.7. Undertake comprehensive and systematic literature reviews and write up the results for publication in peer-reviewed journals.8. Collaborate in the preparation of scientific reports and journal articles and occasionally present papers and posters.9. Act as a source of information and advice to other members of the group on scientific protocols and experimental techniques.10. Represent the research group at external meetings/seminars, either with other members of the group or alone.11. Carry out collaborative projects with colleagues in partner institutions, and research groups. |
| Basic Qualifications | Required Qualifications:Ph.D. in ChemistryPreferred Qualifications:Experience with inorganic and organic ligand synthesis and relevant analytical techniques (NMR, EPR, SXRD, mass- spectrometry etc.) is essential. The preferred candidate will have a deep understanding of organic and/or inorganic synthesis. |
| Department Contact for Questions | Department Contact for Questions:Questions regarding the position or application process can be directed to: Prof. Jeff Zaleski, Department of Chemistry, Indiana University, 800 E. Kirkwood Avenue, Bloomington, IN 47405, [email protected]. Salary and Rank: $52,000/year, Postdoctoral FellowSpecial 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, and contact information for three references to https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/34698. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt. "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. |
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| Special Instructions | |
| For Best Consideration Date | 12/15/2026 |
| Expected Start Date | 02/01/2027 |
| Posting Number | IU-101745-2026 |
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