Postdoctoral Fellow - Zaleski Lab

Postdoctoral Fellow - Zaleski Lab

Department of Chemistry, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN.

Location:

Bloomington, IN

Position Summary:

The Zaleski Lab welcomes a postdoctoral researcher to design and synthesize hybrid molecular and nanomaterial catalysts. The role involves developing systems for bio‑ and chemical transformations/catalysis, building on the lab’s recent work in ACS Appl. Bio. Mater., Chem. Sci., ACS Catal., and Accts. Chem. Res. The start date is flexible around July 1, 2026.

• Manage own academic research and administrative activities, coordinating multiple aspects of work to meet deadlines.
• Adapt existing and develop new scientific techniques and experimental protocols to achieve research objectives.
• Use specialist scientific equipment in a laboratory environment.
• Assist in setting up a new research laboratory at IU (e.g., setting up Schlenk lines, ordering equipment).
• Contribute ideas for new research projects.
• Undertake comprehensive literature reviews and write up the results for publication in peer‑reviewed journals.
• Collaborate in preparing scientific reports and journal articles and occasionally present papers and posters.
• Act as a source of information and advice to other group members on scientific protocols and experimental techniques.
• Represent the research group at external meetings/seminars, alone or with other members.
• Carry out collaborative projects with colleagues in partner institutions and research groups.

• Ph.D. in Chemistry or a related field.
• Strong background in catalyst synthesis and materials design.
• Experience with organometallic synthesis, relevant analytical techniques (NMR, SXRD, mass‑spectrometry, IR, TEM), and DFT calculations.
• Deep understanding of the chemistry of main‑group elements.

Salary: $50,000 per year, Postdoctoral Fellow.

July 1, 2026 (flexible).

June 10, 2026.

Prof. Jeff Zaleski
Department of Chemistry
Indiana University
800

E. Kirkwood Avenue
Bloomington, IN 47405
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Submit a cover letter, CV, maximum 5‑page research proposal, and contact information for three references to . Applications will be reviewed upon receipt.

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