Postdoctoral Scholar

Open date: February 25, 2026

Next review date: Friday, Mar 13, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Tuesday, Jun 30, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

The Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering at the University of California, Riverside invites applications for a full-time Postdoctoral Scholar position. This is an open research area position, and the department welcomes applicants from all areas of chemical and environmental engineering who demonstrate strong potential for impactful research and interdisciplinary collaboration. The initial appointment will be for two years, with the possibility of renewal based on performance and availability of funding.

Salary will range from $69,073 to $82,836 annually, commensurate with qualifications and experience, in accordance with University of California guidelines see: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Applicants must hold a PhD in Chemical and Environmental Engineering or a closely related field by the time of the appointment, with a solid background of organic chemistry to conduct molecular synthesis, separation, and characterization with comprehensive organic spectroscopic approaches. Publication record of organic molecule synthesis (for example, research articles in the Journal of Organic Chemistry, Organic Letters, or similar journals) is required.

The candidate must also have research experience with water pollutant degradation or detection. Note that the background with solid-phase inorganic materials or heterogeneous catalysts does not fit this position. Preferred qualifications include experience in designing and implementing research protocols, managing quality data acquisition, conducting data analysis, mentoring students, and contributing effectively in collaborative research environments.

To apply , candidates should submit a cover letter (which must include their area(s) of research specialization), a curriculum vitae (CV), and optionally, three letters of reference. Applications must be submitted through AP Recruit at /JPF
02220. Full consideration will be given to applications received by March 13, 2026, though the position will remain open until filled. The position is expected to start August 1, 2026. Selected applicants will be invited to interview via Zoom.

For more information about the Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, please visit  Additional details regarding postdoctoral studies at UC Riverside can be found at .

Must hold a PhD in Chemical and Environmental Engineering or a closely related field by the time of the appointment.

Candidates should have a solid background of organic chemistry to conduct molecular synthesis, separation, and characterization with comprehensive organic spectroscopic approaches. Publication record of organic molecule synthesis (for example, research articles in the Journal of Organic Chemistry, Organic Letters, or similar journals) is required. The candidate must also have research experience with water pollutant degradation or detection. Note that the background with solid-phase inorganic materials or heterogeneous catalysts does not fit this position

Candidates with the following additional expertise and experience are preferred: (1) hands-on experience with liquid- and gas-phase chromatography and high-resolution mass spectrometers, (2) knowledge and interests in coordination chemistry.

The University of California, Riverside is a world-class research university with an exceptionally diverse undergraduate student body. UCR is a member institution of the American Association of Universities (AAU) and the Alliance of Hispanic Serving Research Universities (HSRU). A commitment to the UCR mission () is a preferred qualification.

• Cover Letter

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

• Sample of Publication(s) (Optional)

• Letters of Recommendation (Optional)

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