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Postdoctoral Associate

+ Job Number: 25294

+ Functional Area: Research - Scientific

+ Department: Chemistry

+ School Area: Science

+ Pay Range Minimum: $71,000

+ Pay Range Maximum: $90,000

+ Employment Type: Full-Time Temporary

+ Employment Category: Exempt

+ Visa Sponsorship Available: Yes

+ Schedule:

+ Pay Grade: No Grade

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Posting Description

POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE, Chemistry, to join the laboratory of Prof. Robert J. Gilliard, Jr. at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT); work on projects related to the design, synthesis, and photophysical properties of near-infrared absorbing and emitting dyes for bioimaging and optoelectronic materials; conduct advanced synthetic techniques, including small-scale work, inert-atmosphere synthesis, multi-step reaction sequences, and chromatography and various characterization methods including but not limited to, nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy, photoluminescence spectroscopy, time correlated single photon counting, quantum yield measurements, cyclic voltammetry, and X-ray crystallography; ensure appropriate research record-keeping and data management; maintain laboratory instrumentation; and serve as a mentor and resource for junior lab members.

Job Requirements

REQUIRED: A Ph.D. degree in Chemistry by start date; strong publication record in synthetic chemistry and photophysics; and excellent leadership and communication skills, both oral and written.

This is a one-year appointment that may be renewed based on funding and performance.

Applications must contain: 1) a cover letter, 2) a curriculum vitae (CV), and 3) a one-page research plan that reflects the candidates research interest relevant to job ad. These items must be submitted as a single PDF file. Due to volume, no documents will be accepted via email.

11/4/2025