Job description

Job Number: 25295

Functional Area: Research – Scientific

Department: Chemistry

School Area: Science

Pay Range Minimum: $71,000

Pay Range Maximum: $90,000

Employment Type: Full-Time Temporary

Employment Category: Exempt

Visa Sponsorship Available: Yes

Schedule:

Pay Grade: No Grade

Posting Description

POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE, Chemistry, to join the laboratory of Prof. Robert J. Gilliard, Jr. at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT); work on projects related to the design, synthesis, and photophysical properties of helicenes, nanographenes, graphene nanoribbons, or other arene-rich supramolecular architectures; conduct advanced synthesis of a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and various characterization methods, including but not limited to, nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy, photoluminescence spectroscopy, time correlated single photon counting, quantum yield measurements, cyclic voltammetry, and X-ray crystallography; ensures appropriate research record-keeping and data management; maintain laboratory instrumentation; and serve as a mentor and resource for junior lab members.

Job Requirements

REQUIRED: A Ph.D. in Chemistry by the start date; strong publication record in synthetic chemistry and photophysics; and excellent leadership and communication skills, both oral and written. PREFERRED: Experience with DFT or quantum-chemical calculations.

This is a one-year appointment that may be renewed based on funding and performance.

How to apply

Applications must contain: 1) a cover letter, 2) a curriculum vitae (CV), and 3) a one-page research plan that reflects the candidates research interest relevant to job ad. These items must be submitted as a single PDF file. Due to volume, no documents will be accepted via email.

11/4/2025

MIT is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, or disability.