Postdoctoral Researcher

Salary range:See Table 23for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $71,491-$85,736

Anticipated start:January 11, 2027

Position duration:Two years

Position title: Postdoctoral Scholar

Salary range:See Table 23for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $71,491-$85,736

Percent time:100%

Anticipated start:January 11, 2027

Position duration:Two years

Open date:August 31, 2026

Next review date:Thursday, Oct 1, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Final date:Thursday, Oct 1, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date.

The postdoctoral scholar will be responsible for the design and execution of experiments related to the core research interests of the Findlater group. More specifically, these areas include:
1) catalysis employing transition metal elements,
2) Lewis acid based catalysis focused on polymerization chemistry and,
3) electrochemistry as applied to organic synthesis. Routine tasks will include the safe performance of chemical transformations and characterization of reaction products. The successful applicant will also engage in mentorship of graduate / undergraduate students in the group as appropriate and in the writing of manuscripts.

Basic qualifications
Ph.D. in Chemistry

Postdoc or equivalent experience

Publication Record

Research in Organometallic Chemistry

Synergy with Research Program

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae
  - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Research (Optional)
• Authorization to Release Information Form
  - As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any
  final
  administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.
• Misconduct means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, as defined by the employer.
• Required Authorization of Information Release may be found
  at the linked page. Please complete, sign, and upload the required Authorization of Information Release to your application.
• Statement of Teaching (Optional)

• 2 letters of reference required

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

“Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, as defined by the employer.

Candidates must possess valid authorization to work in the United States. UC Merced is not currently able to sponsor individuals residing outside the United States who would require a new H-1B visa for employment. Applicants who do not hold valid U.S. work authorization are presently ineligible for this position.

Additional links:

UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy, theUC Anti-Discrimination Policy, andAPM 035:
Affiant Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment.

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