Postdoc Research Associate Photochemistry
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Job Summary
Position Title:
Postdoc Research Associate - PhotochemistryAppointment Type:
Post Doc/TraineeJob Description:
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:
The Winter laboratory in the Department of Chemistry at Iowa State University is seeking a postdoctoral associate with a background in photochemistry preferably time-resolved spectroscopy. The successful candidate will help maintain the laser facility and investigate reaction mechanisms of photochemical reactions using femtosecond / nanosecond laser flash photolysis time-resolved single photon counting etc.
Required Minimum Qualifications:
PhD in Chemistry or related discipline.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in photochemistry preferably involving time-resolved spectroscopy.
Experience in routine organic synthesis.
Experience in quantum chemical calculations.
Department/Program & College Description:
Research in the Winter lab focuses on the development of new chemical tools for biological and materials applications. Philosophically we take the view that many problems in biology and materials science are at heart problems in mechanistic physical organic chemistry. Using a joint theoretical/experimental approach we design and synthesize chemical tools for biological applications including photoactivatable biomolecules and biological sensors. On the materials science side we are working on the synthesis of next-generation dynamic plastics that change properties in response to environmental stimuli.
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Proposed Start Date:
April 1 2026Proposed End Date or Length of Term:
March 31 2027Number of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work PeriodTime Type:
Full timeApplication Instructions:
To apply for this position please click on Apply and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
If you have questions regarding this application process please email or call or Toll Free: 1-.
Why Choose ISU
Iowa State Postdocs enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits including medical and dental; as well as:
Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
Generous vacation holiday and sick time and leave plans
Onsite childcare (Ames Iowa)
Flexible Spending Accounts
Various voluntary benefits and discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellbeing Program
Original Posting Date:
February 9 2026Posting Close Date:
February 16 2026Job Requisition Number:
R18585Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- ELISA
- Immunoassays
- Mammalian Cell Culture
- Biochemistry
- Cell Biology
- Research Experience
- Cell Culture
- Molecular Biology
- Microscopy
- Research Laboratory Experience
- Western Blot
About Company
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