• Post-Doctoral Fellow in Chemistry and Chemical…

    Harvard University (Cambridge, MA)


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    Title Post-Doctoral Fellow in Chemistry and Chemical Biology (Mason Lab)

     

    School Faculty of Arts and Sciences

     

    Department/Area Chemistry and Chemical Biology

    Position Description

    The Mason Lab invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow position. The Mason group applies the tools of synthetic chemistry and nanoscience to design materials that address basic science challenges in energy and medicine, with a particular emphasis on the development of chemical strategies to manipulate entropic effects, phase transitions, and porosity. The Postdoctoral Fellow will be responsible for leading new research directions in the development of microporous nanomaterials for biomedical applications.

    Responsibilities:

    1. Conduct research in materials chemistry.

    2. Publish and present research findings in high-quality scientific journals and conferences.

    3. Collaborate with faculty, researchers, and students on interdisciplinary research projects.

    4. Contribute to the preparation of research proposals.

    5. Participate in teaching and mentoring activities for undergraduate and graduate students.

    Basic Qualifications

    1. A Ph.D. in a relevant field

    2. Demonstrated record of research achievement.

    3. Strong written and oral communication skills.

    4. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

    Additional Qualifications

    Special Instructions

    Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, CV, a brief research proposal, and two to three references’ names and contact information. Applications must be received by 12/31/25.

     

    For more information, please visit our website – https://www.mason.chemistry.harvard.edu/ – or contact the department directly.

     

    Please note: This position is contingent upon funding and satisfactory performance.

    Contact Information

    Joseph Lavin

     

    Associate Director of Academic Affairs

     

    Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology

    Harvard University

    12 Oxford Street

     

    Cambridge MA 02138

     

    Contact Email [email protected]

     

    Salary Range

     

    $67,600-$80,000

     

    Minimum Number of References Required 2

     

    Maximum Number of References Allowed 3

     

    Keywords

     

    optics, protein engineering, chemistry, electrophysiology, simulation, theory, physics

     

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