Fellow; Post Doc

Position: Fellow (Post Doc)
About This Role

This Fellow (Post-Doc) position is expected to enhance the progress of a research project funded by DOE-BES that aims to understand solvent phase separation within nanopores and its impacts on solute diffusion for future development of innovative water purification membranes.

About Us

The Fellow (Post-Doc) can gain skills required to conduct cutting-edge research in physical, materials, and analytical chemistry. For information about our laboratory, please visit: http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). For more information about our research, please visit http://.

Worksite Description

This position is On-site.

All employees must reside in the United States when they begin working to comply with state law. K-State is unable to provide remote or hybrid work opportunities for residents of the state of Idaho.

What You'll Need to Succeed

Minimum Qualifications:

* Ph.D in Chemistry and related fields.

* Experimental research in physical, materials, and analytical chemistry, specifically either small-angle X-ray scattering (measurements and model-based analysis) for nanomaterial characterization or laser-based fluorescence microscopy, preferentially single molecule/particle tracking (instrumentation, measurements, and data analysis) for molecular transport dynamics measurements.

The degree requirement is necessary to ensure candidates possess the specialized knowledge, skills and abilities that can only be attained through a formal educational program at this level.

Preferred Qualifications:

* In situ measurements using fluorescence correlation spectroscopy or spectroscopic ellipsometry.

Sponsorship eligibility:

This position is eligible for sponsorship.

How to Apply

Please submit the following documents:

* Letter of interest which includes research achievements related to the minimum requirements

* Current Curriculum Vitae

* Names and contact information for three (3) references.

Application Window

Applications close on:
June 30, 2026

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

$50,000-$54,000/annually

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Why Join Us:

Kansas State University offers a supportive and inclusive community, dedicated to your professional growth. While specific benefits may vary by position, many roles come with comprehensive packages that support your well-being and work-life balance, including health and life insurance, retirement plans, and generous paid time off. To learn more about benefits that are available for various positions, visit our benefits overview page.

Work Authorization and Sponsorship:

Employees must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment. International candidates who require employer-sponsored work authorization are welcome to apply. Eligibility for visa sponsorship depends on several factors, including but not limited to, the job's occupational requirements, specific duties, wage level, the candidate's qualifications (such as degree field) and available departmental resources. As a result, not all positions or applicants will be eligible for sponsorship.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Kansas State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

Remote and Hybrid work options:

Some positions are eligible for remote or hybrid working arrangements. An employee who is working in a remote or hybrid capacity for K-State must reside within the United States in order to comply with all federal and state laws, filings, or tax requirements. Remote and hybrid work arrangements are not available for anyone who resides in the state of Idaho.

Relocation to Kansas:

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