Postdoctoral Fellow - Photo Chemistry

Postdoctoral Fellow
- Photo Chemistry

The Department of Chemistry in the College of Arts + Sciences at Indiana University is accepting applications for a postdoctoral research position. The position involves the design and synthesis of hybrid molecular and nanomaterial catalysts. The desired start date is July 1, 2026, although this is flexible in order to accommodate the needs of outstanding candidates. The successful applicant will use a deep understanding of synthetic and photochemical transformations including laser characterization methods.

Motivated applicants with a Ph.D. in any area of chemistry will be considered. A candidate with a strong background in catalyst synthesis and materials design is ideally suited for the project. We seek to employ someone with demonstrable experience in materials characterization, photochemistry and spectroscopy.

Responsibilities:

• Manage own academic research and administrative activities.
• 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 etc.)
• Contribute ideas for new research projects.
• Undertake comprehensive and systematic literature reviews and write up the results for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
• Collaborate in the preparation of scientific reports and journal articles and occasionally present papers and posters.
• Act as a source of information and advice to other members of the group on scientific protocols and experimental techniques.
• Represent the research group at external meetings/seminars, either with other members of the group or alone.
• Carry out collaborative projects with colleagues in partner institutions, and research groups.

Basic Qualifications

- Required Qualifications:

Ph.D. in Chemistry at time of appointment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with organometallic synthesis and relevant analytical techniques (NMR, SXRD, mass-spectrometry etc.) is essential. The preferred candidate will have a deep understanding of the chemistry of the main group elements.

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, zaleski.

Salary and Rank: $50,000/Postdoctoral Fellow

For Best Consideration Date: 06/10/2026

Expected

Start Date:

07/01/2026

Posting Number: IU-

Required Documents:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Letter of Application
• List Of References

Optional Documents:

• Letter of Reference 1
• Letter of Reference 2
• Letter of Reference 3
• Research Agenda