Postdoctoral Researcher Chemistry
Postdoctoral Researcher Chemistry
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Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the racial socioeconomic and geographic profile of its student body. The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty administration and staff.
Job Description:
Amherst College invites applications for the Postdoctoral Researcher position. The Postdoctoral Researcher is a fulltime oneyear term position starting at $50000 per year commensurate with experience. Given Amhersts distinction as one of the most diverse liberal arts colleges in the country the successful candidate will demonstrate the ways in which they bring value to and will work towards supporting a broadly diverse community.
The postdoctoral researcher will perform independent research on the synthesis of catalysts for the ringopening polymerization of cyclic esters. The exact project area will fall within the broader themes of the Durr Lab and will be determined collaboratively between Professor Durr and the postdoctoral researcher. A primary goal of this research project is to support the postdoctoral researchers growth as an independent researcher and will ideally produce a peerreviewed publication.
The postdoctoral researcher will also be expected to train and mentor undergraduate students in the Durr lab and may potentially assist in the instruction of either general chemistry or inorganic chemistry courses. These tasks are viewed as professional development opportunities for the postdoctoral researchers training as a teacherscholar. The postdoctoral researcher will be expected to take appropriate actions to support a diverse workforce and participate in the Colleges efforts to create a respectful inclusive and welcoming work environment.
Summary of Responsibilities:
Research Support
Carry out inorganic chemistry research projects in the Durr Research Laboratory
Read scientific literature and help develop new research directions
Analyze data and produce highquality figures summarizing work
Train undergraduate students in proper laboratory techniques
Ensure the research lab runs safely
Train undergraduate students in data analysis
Maintain laboratory inventory and assist in ordering supplies
Instructional Support
Attend lectures for either a general chemistry or inorganic chemistry course for one semester
Hold weekly office hours or discussion sections to gain experience helping students in small groups
Assist with grading
Deliver a small number of guest lectures in courses to gain experience as a lecturer
Qualifications:
Required
PhD
3 to 5 years of related experience
Demonstrated interest and skills in carrying out independent research
Excellent verbal and written communication and organizational skills
Ability to work collaboratively and the desire to train and support undergraduate students new to research
Experience with wet chemistry techniques
Experience with analytical techniques in synthetic chemistry/polymer chemistry: NMR xray crystallography GPC MALDI DSC etc.
Experience with data analysis using programming (Matlab python R Mathematica etc)
Some teaching experience in either general chemistry or physical chemistry
Preferred
Some teaching experience in either general chemistry or inorganic chemistry at the undergraduate level
Amherst College offers many opportunities for professional growth and development continued learning and career advancement.
Amherst College is pleased to provide a comprehensive highly competitive benefits package that meets the needs of staff and faculty and their families. Benefits are an important part of our overall compensation so it is critical that you review all of the options to ensure itmeets your total compensation requirements. Click here for Benefits Information.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
