Postdoctoral Research Scientist--Chemistry

Postdoctoral Research Scientist--Chemistry

The Wang laboratory in the Department of Chemistry at the University of South Dakota is currently seeking a postdoctoral researcher interested in working in the fields of nanoporous materials and their applications in heating, cooling, chemical separation, carbon capture, and other related areas. The research involves design, synthesis and characterization of nanoporous materials such as metal-organic frameworks and metal-organic super containers and gas/vapor adsorption analysis of these materials.

This is a grant funded position supported by an NSF ERC grant and an ACS PRF grant. The minimum qualification:
Ph.D. in Chemistry or related fields. The ideal candidate for this position should be highly motivated, have excellent verbal and written communication skills, leadership skills, and independent thinking and problem solving skills. Candidates with strong training records in the fields of porous materials, synthetic organic/inorganic chemistry, gas adsorption, chemical separation, and/or X-ray crystallography will be given prioritized consideration. Review of applications will start immediately and continue until the position is filled;

the position may start as early as Aug 22, 2026.

Institution
- The University of South Dakota

Working Title
- Postdoctoral Research Scientist--Chemistry

Posting Number - NFE
03116P

Department - USD-Chemistry

Physical Location of Position (City) - Vermillion

Advertised Salary

Duration of the Term - 12 months

Appointment Percent - 100%

Work Hours

Typical Hours Worked Per Week

Appointment Type
- Temporary

Faculty Status
- No

Scope of Search
- External (includes Internal)

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement - USD is committed to fostering a dynamic and welcoming working and learning environment for all. USD provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to ideological political or sectarian opinions or perspectives, or race, color, creed, religion, sex, ancestry, disability, national origin or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

USD is committed to the principles of free expression and encourages the timely and rational discussion of topics in an environment that is intellectually and ideologically diverse.

Cognitive Requirements

Analyzing, Comprehend, Frequent Change, Logic, Memory, Multiple Priorities, Perform calculations, Reading, Reasoning, Verbal Communication, Written Communication

Protective Clothing/Equipment

Eye Protection, Latex Gloves, Protective Clothing, Surgical Mask

Physical Requirements

Balancing, Bending, Stooping, Twisting, Carrying, Fine Finger Manipulation (keyboarding, pipe fitting, bench work, etc), Lifting moderate, Repetitive Motion, Sitting for sustained periods of time, Standing for sustained periods of time, Use Both Hands, Use of Either Hand, Independently, Walking

Sensory Requirements

Color Vision, Hearing, Speaking, Vision (With and without corrective lenses)

Working Conditions & Exposures

Atmospheric Contaminants (includes odors & fumes), Changes of Temperature, Chemical Hazards, Electrical Current, Extreme Cold, Extreme Heat >100F, Radiation

Working Environment

Lab Environment, Office Environment

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