Postdoctoral Fellow - Macrocycle Synthesis Chloride Sequestration and Sensing

Postdoctoral Fellow
- Macrocycle Synthesis for Chloride Sequestration and Sensing

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The initial appointment for this position will be for 12 months. Two additional 12-month extensions will be available based on performance. A competitive salary along with a benefits package will be offered.

Title Postdoctoral Fellow
- Macrocycle Synthesis for Chloride Sequestration and Sensing

Location Bloomington

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.

Job Summary:

This postdoctoral scholar position will explore innovative approaches to sequester and sense chloride by designing and synthesizing anion receptors for use in polymer materials and coatings. Critical activities involve the synthesis of novel receptors.

This project seeks to take some of the first steps to leverage anion recognition chemistry for chloride sequestration and sensing in polymer materials.

This postdoctoral scholar position involves the synthesis of new and known chloride‑binding macrocycles and proof‑of‑concept testing of their ability to extract and sense chloride when incorporated into polymer materials.

• 1. Organic synthesis of chloride‑binding macrocycles, modify structures as needed to enable compatibility with polymer materials.
• 2. Design and synthesize new chloride‑binding macrocycles.
• 3. Prepare polymer‑based materials and characterize chloride extraction, and chloride capacity of polymer films.
• 4. Proof‑of‑concept testing of turn‑on fluorescent sensor for chloride using polymer materials and coatings
• 5. Engage with industry and engineering collaborators.
• 6. Publish findings in scientific papers

Ph.D. in chemistry at time of appointment

• 1. Multi‑step organic synthesis
• 2. Familiarity with supramolecular chemistry or physical organic chemistry approaches is advantageous

Questions regarding the position or application process can be directed to:
Prof. Amar Flood, Department of Chemistry, Indiana University, 800

E. Kirkwood Avenue, Bloomington, IN 47405, aflood .

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Curriculum Vitae
• Letter of Application
• List Of References

• Letter of Reference 1
• Letter of Reference 2
• Letter of Reference 3

Salary and Rank $46,000/year, Postdoctoral Fellow

The initial appointment for this position will be for 12 months. Two additional 12‑month extensions will be available based on performance. A competitive salary along with a benefits package will be offered.