Post-Doctoral Associate Department of Chemistry

Job Information

• Job
• Location:
  
  Twin Cities
• Job Family:
  Academic
• Employment Type:
  
  Full-Time
• Employment Nature:
  Regular
• Job Code: 9546
• Employee Class:
  Acad Prof and Admin

This is a posting for postdoctoral positions working in the research groups of faculty in the Department of Chemistry on the UMN Twin Cities campus. This standing posting will remain open throughout the  academic year.

Postdoctoral Associates conduct research or service that further develops career skills or provides opportunities to learn new research techniques. They are trained and work in conjunction with a faculty mentor who determines the training agenda. Postdoctoral Associates may supervise research assistants and laboratory personnel. Responsibilities include development, interpretation, and implementation of policies, guidelines and procedures; general advising and counseling unrelated to coursework;

conducting institutional and inter-institutional policy and planning reviews; providing resource support for committees; collecting and analyzing data; keeping records; preparing reports; abstracting.

Time allocation: 75% Laboratory Research and mentoring of junior researchers; 25% Literature Research and Writing.

H-1B sponsorship may be provided to those who currently hold a valid visa and are present in the United States. Updated on 10/28/2025.

Required:

Ph.D. in Chemistry or a related field.

Pay Range: $61,008 - $70,000 annually; depending on education, qualifications, and experience.

Additional remuneration and benefit information:
Please visit the Benefits for Postdoctoral Candidates website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training
• Medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost

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