POST Doctoral FELLOW - Chemistry

Hiring Department

Chemistry

The Department of Chemistry at Missouri S&T is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to join Dr. En‑Chih Liu’s research group. The successful candidate will contribute to advanced research projects focused on organic synthesis, asymmetric catalysis, organoselenium chemistry, and electrochemistry.

• The candidate will design, execute, and optimize synthetic organic chemistry reactions, with a specific focus on electrochemical synthesis and catalysis.
• Responsibilities include purifying and characterizing reaction products using standard laboratory instrumentation (such as NMR, MS, and HPLC), documenting experimental procedures, and maintaining precise laboratory records.
• The fellow will also assist in writing scientific manuscripts, progress reports, and research grant proposals, while helping to mentor graduate and undergraduate students within the laboratory group and ensuring compliance with all safety protocols.

Minimum Qualifications
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Candidates must possess a Ph.D. in Chemistry or a closely related discipline by the start date of the appointment. A strong background and hands‑on experience in synthetic organic chemistry or organic electrochemistry are required.

• Demonstrated track record of research productivity as evidenced by peer‑reviewed publications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary research environment.

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses.

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