Postdoctoral Fellow, Center Water Environment

Job Details

Job Posting

Title:

Postdoctoral Fellow, Center for Water and the Environment

Hiring Department: Fariborz Maseeh Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering

Position Open To: All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

40

FLSA Status: Exempt

Earliest

Start Date:

Feb 01, 2026

Position Duration: Expected to Continue Until Mar 01, 2030

Location: PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS

Job Details:

Purpose

We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to strengthen the synthetic chemistry section of our laboratory. The successful candidate will be an expert in supramolecular chemistry with strong experience in organic synthesis and will contribute to the design and synthesis of small organic molecules, including biomimetic artificial ion transporters for nutrient and metal ions. This position offers an exciting opportunity to help shape a growing research program and to work on cutting-edge projects at the interface of synthetic chemistry and membrane science.

• Conduct multi-step organic synthesis and polymer synthesis
• Expertise and interest in retrosynthesis and development of new synthesis schemes
• Characterization of artificial and biological ion channels
• Plan, execute, and analyze experiments independently
• Fabricate different type of lipid and/or polymeric membranes
• Conduct experiments to evaluate membrane ion-ion separation performance
• Maintain accurate experimental records and prepare data for publications and presentations
• Work effectively in a collaborative, team-oriented research environment
• Assist in the preparation of research proposals and grant applications
• Be the point person for putting reports together for funding agencies
• Mentor graduate and undergraduate students, as appropriate

• PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related field, completed by the start date of the appointment and within 3 years of receipt of doctoral degree
• Demonstrated expertise in organic synthesis, including multi-step synthesis and compound characterization
• Strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals
• Experience with ion and/or water transport assays across lipid and/or polymeric membranes
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary research environment

• Experience with transport measurements, including electrophysiological measurements, stopped-flow-based measurements, and other common spectroscopic assays

Salary Range: $61,093+ depending on qualifications

• May work with hazardous chemicals
• May work with compressed gas cylinders
• May work with high pressure and temperature equipment
• May work around standard office conditions
• Use of manual dexterity

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

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