Postdoctoral Fellow in Chemistry and Chemical Biology; Mason Lab

Postdoctoral Fellow in Chemistry and Chemical Biology (Mason Lab)

Title Postdoctoral Fellow in Chemistry and Chemical Biology (Mason Lab)

School School Faculty of Arts and Sciences Department/Area Department/Area Chemistry and Chemical Biology Position Description

The Mason Lab invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow position. The Mason group applies the tools of synthetic chemistry and nanoscience to design materials that address basic science challenges in energy and medicine, with a particular emphasis on the development of chemical strategies to manipulate entropic effects, phase transitions, and porosity. The Postdoctoral Fellow will be responsible for leading new research directions in the development of microporous nanomaterials for biomedical applications.
The initial appointment is for one year, with the possibility of renewal up to three years, contingent upon funding and satisfactory performance.

Responsibilities

• 1. Conduct research in materials chemistry.
• 2. Publish and present research findings in high-quality scientific journals and conferences.
• 3. Collaborate with faculty, researchers, and students on interdisciplinary research projects.
• 4. Contribute to the preparation of research proposals.
• 5. Participate in teaching and mentoring activities for undergraduate and graduate students.

Basic Qualifications

• 1. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in chemistry, materials science, chemical engineering, or a closely related field by the appointment start date.
• 2. Demonstrated record of research achievement.
• 3. Strong written and oral communication skills.
• 4. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Special Instructions

Interested candidates should submit:

• a CV
• a brief research proposal, typically 0.5 – 2 pages in length
• the names and contact information of two to three professional references. A minimum of two recommendation letters are required for this position. All recommendation letters should be from experts at the ladder faculty ranks. References will receive a system-generated request to upload a letter.

Contact Information

Professor Jarad Mason
Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology
Harvard University
12 Oxford Street
Cambridge MA 02138

Salary Range

$67,600-$80,000. Pay offered to the selected candidate is dependent on factors such as years of experience, training or qualification, field of scholarship, and accomplishments in the field.

Minimum Number of References Required

Minimum Number of References Required 2

Maximum Number of References Allowed

Maximum Number of References Allowed 3

EEO/Non-Discrimination Commitment Statement

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