Post-Doctoral Associate in Chemistry

The postdoctoral associate will be responsible for designing and developing new catalysts, testing new reactions, optimizing conditions to improve yields, exploring substrate scope, and investigating reaction mechanisms. Additional responsibilities include writing manuscripts, mentoring junior graduate and undergraduate students, and collaborating both within the group and with external partners.

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• Design and conduct original research in synthetic organic chemistry and catalysis, with an emphasis on new catalysis, new reaction development, and selective bond activation and functionalization.
• Develop and synthesize catalysts and substrates; optimize reaction conditions; evaluate substrate scope; and investigate reaction mechanisms through carefully designed experiments.
• Analyze and interpret experimental results, maintain accurate and reproducible research records, and prepare manuscripts, supporting information, and research presentations.
• Mentor graduate and undergraduate researchers in experimental design, laboratory techniques, data analysis, and safe laboratory practices.
• Contribute to group discussions and collaborative projects, help maintain laboratory equipment, and follow laboratory safety procedures.

This is a full-time (40 hours per week), in-person research position in the Yu Group at the University of Colorado Boulder.

Experimental schedules and any conference or collaborator travel will be coordinated with the supervisor according to project needs.

The successful candidate will complete applicable laboratory safety training and follow university and group procedures for handling chemicals and operating laboratory equipment.

• Salary: $52,416 annually
• Beyond the pay, CU Boulder employees enjoy robust perks including tuition benefits, wellness programs, free transit passes, professional development, and generous retirement and healthcare support.

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