Postdoctoral Fellow/Synthetic Chemist; Chemistry Zaleski Lab

Posting Details Position Details Title Postdoctoral Fellow/Synthetic Chemist; Chemistry Zaleski Lab Appointment Status Non-Tenure Track Department IU Bloomington Chemistry Location Bloomington Position Summary 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. The Zaleski Lab in the Department of Chemistry at IndianaUniversity is accepting applications for a postdoctoral researchposition. The position involves the design and synthesis of hybridmolecular and nanomaterial catalysts (see here for recent work: Accts. Chem. Res. 2019 , 52, 1957; Chem. Sci. 2025 , 16, 255. The desiredstart date is February 1, 2027, although this is flexiblein-order-to accommodate the needs of outstanding candidates. The successful applicant will use a deep understanding of syntheticinorganic and organic ligand chemistry, as well as moleculepreparation 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 syntheticchemistry will be considered. A candidate with a strong backgroundin solution-phase synthetic preparations and characterizations, aswell as familiarity manipulating air- and moisture-sensitivechemicals, is ideally suited for the project. We seek to employsomeone with demonstrable experience in chemical purification andcharacterization 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 laboratoryenvironment. 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. Thisinvolves small scale project management and coordinating multipleaspects of work to meet deadlines. 2. Train graduate and undergraduate students in researchmethods 3. Adapt existing, and develop new, scientific techniques andexperimental protocols to achieve research objectives. 4. Use specialist scientific equipment in a laboratoryenvironment. 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 andwrite up the results for publication in peer-reviewedjournals. 8. Collaborate in the preparation of scientific reports and journalarticles and occasionally present papers and posters. 9. Act as a source of information and advice to other members of the group on scientific protocols andexperimental 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 partnerinstitutions, and research groups. Basic Qualifications Required Qualifications: Ph.D. in Chemistry Preferred Qualifications: Experience with inorganic and organic ligand synthesis and relevantanalytical techniques ( NMR, EPR, SXRD, mass-spectrometry etc.) isessential. The preferred candidate will have a deep understandingof organic and/or inorganic synthesis. 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, View email address on click.appcast.io. Salary and Rank $52,000/year, Postdoctoral Fellow Special Instructions The initial appointment for this position will be for 12 months. Additional 12-month extension will be available based onperformance. A competitive salary along with a benefits package will be offered. "Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmativeaction employer and a provider of ADA services and prohibitsdiscrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice ofNon-Discrimination here which includes contactinformation. For Best Consideration Date 12/15/2026 Expected Start Date 02/01/2027 Posting Number IU-101745-2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr Indiana University