Postdoctoral Research Associate- Michaudel Laboratory

## Postdoctoral Research Associate
- Michaudel Laboratory Apply locations:
College Station, TXtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 8 Days Agojob requisition :
R-094354
** Job Title
** Postdoctoral Research Associate
- Michaudel Laboratory
** Agency
* * Texas A&M University
** Department
* * Chemistry
* * Proposed Minimum Salary
** Commensurate
* * Job Location
** College Station, Texas
** Job Type
** Staff
* * Job Description
**** Here’s a Glimpse of the Job
** Texas A&M University's Department of Chemistry is seeking a
** Postdoctoral Research Associate
** to conduct interdisciplinary research in synthetic organic chemistry and homogeneous catalysis. This position focuses on reaction discovery and development, catalyst design, and mechanistic studies aimed at understanding structure–property relationships in chemical systems. The researcher will synthesize, modify, and characterize functional molecules and polymers while investigating their applications in sustainability, energy, electronics, and human health. The role involves designing and executing innovative research projects, analyzing experimental results, contributing to scientific publications and presentations, and collaborating with faculty, students, and research teams to advance the department's research objectives and scientific impact.

The researcher will join a collaborative and highly motivated research team in a laboratory fully equipped for organic and polymer synthesis, with access to state-of-the-art research facilities, including the Soft Matter Facility, Materials Characterization Facility, and the NMR, Mass Spectrometry, and X-ray Diffraction facilities.

For more information about the Michaudel lab, please visit the group's website.
** Opportunities to Contribute
*** Conducting research in Organic/Polymer Chemistry.
* Participate in analyzing and disseminating data results as part of participation in group meetings, prepare manuscripts, periodic reports, scientific papers/presentations.
* Make presentations of results at group meetings and other appropriate venues.
* Provide advice and assistance to other laboratory team members, act as a mentor to students.
* Attend scientific meetings and seminars for research enhancement.
* Keep up to date on scientific research via reading of literature, etc.
* Participating in writing grant proposals.
* Maintain laboratory instrumentation and follow applicable safety standards.
** Qualifications
* ** PhD in related fields.
** A well-qualified candidate for this position will also possess:
*** Experience in one or more of the following areas: catalysis, photochemistry, electrochemistry, organic synthesis, polymer synthesis, mechanistic studies, or related fields.
* Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
** Salary:
** Compensation will be commensurate based on the selected candidate's education and experience.
** Special

Note:

** Due to this position’s salary having all or a portion of it being funded by grants or contracts, the continuing salary and overall employment is contingent upon availability of these funds in the future.
** What you need to do:
**** Select the Apply button to begin your application.
** A current CV or resume is recommended and will assist the search committee in the review process. Applicants may also choose to submit additional materials, including a cover letter (1–2 pages) describing their qualifications, career goals, and how this position supports those goals, and a research statement (1–2 pages) summarizing previous research accomplishments and research interests. Submission of these materials is encouraged but not required.

All documents may be uploaded in the CV/Resume section of the application.
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