Postdoctoral Fellow in Morad Lab

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The nature of surface ligands plays a central role in defining the stability, reactivity, and optoelectronic properties of semiconductor nanocrystals. In the Morad Lab
, we focus on the synthesis of functional surface ligands and the development of new molecular motifs that bind, passivate, and electronically couple to semiconductor nanocrystal surfaces.

We invite applications from postdoctoral candidates with strong training in organic synthesis. This position is ideal for a skilled and creative synthetic chemist interested in applying organic synthesis to solve challenges in nanoscience, surface chemistry, and materials design.

• PhD in Organic Chemistry, Materials Chemistry, or a closely related field with strong focus on synthetic chemistry.
• Experience with retrosynthetic analysis, multistep organic synthesis, air‑ and moisture‑sensitive reactions (Schlenk line).
• Isolation and purification techniques, detailed molecular characterization (e.g., NMR spectroscopy).

• Prior experience in steady‑state and time‑resolved optical spectroscopy or colloidal nanocrystal ligand design.

• A brief description of past research and future interests, and why you are interested in the Morad Lab (1 page max).
• A curriculum vitae.
• Contact information for a minimum of two references.

Contact Information
Viktoriia Morad
The Rowland Institute at Harvard
60 Oxford Street, 2nd Floor
Cambridge, MA 02138
Contact Email: [email protected]

Salary Range $67,600 – $80,000 (pay offered depends on experience, training, and accomplishments).

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