Postdoctoral Research Associate- Michaudel Laboratory

Agency

Department

Here’s a Glimpse of the Job

Texas A&M University's Department of Chemistry is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to conduct interdisciplinary research in synthetic organic chemistry and homogeneous catalysis. This position focuses on reaction discovery and development, catalyst design, and mechanistic studies aimed at understanding structure–property relationships in chemical systems. The researcher will synthesize, modify, and characterize functional molecules and polymers while investigating their applications in sustainability, energy, electronics, and human health. The role involves designing and executing innovative research projects, analyzing experimental results, contributing to scientific publications and presentations, and collaborating with faculty, students, and research teams to advance the department's research objectives and scientific impact.

The researcher will join a collaborative and highly motivated research team in a laboratory fully equipped for organic and polymer synthesis, with access to state-of-the-art research facilities, including the Soft Matter Facility, Materials Characterization Facility, and the NMR, Mass Spectrometry, and X-ray Diffraction facilities.

For more information about the Michaudel lab, please visit the group's website.

Opportunities to Contribute

• Conducting research in Organic/Polymer Chemistry.

• Participate in analyzing and disseminating data results as part of participation in group meetings, prepare manuscripts, periodic reports, scientific papers/presentations.

• Make presentations of results at group meetings and other appropriate venues. 

• Provide advice and assistance to other laboratory team members, act as a mentor to students. 

• Attend scientific meetings and seminars for research enhancement. 

• Keep up to date on scientific research via reading of literature, etc.

• Participating in writing grant proposals.

• Maintain laboratory instrumentation and follow applicable safety standards.

Qualifications

• PhD in related fields.

A well-qualified candidate for this position will also possess:

• Experience in one or more of the following areas: catalysis, photochemistry, electrochemistry, organic synthesis, polymer synthesis, mechanistic studies, or related fields.

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Salary: Compensation will be commensurate based on the selected candidate's education and experience.

Special Note: Due to this position’s salary having all or a portion of it being funded by grants or contracts, the continuing salary and overall employment is contingent upon availability of these funds in the future.

What you need to do:

Select the Apply button to begin your application. A current CV or resume is recommended and will assist the search committee in the review process. Applicants may also choose to submit additional materials, including a cover letter (1–2 pages) describing their qualifications, career goals, and how this position supports those goals, and a research statement (1–2 pages) summarizing previous research accomplishments and research interests. Submission of these materials is encouraged but not required. All documents may be uploaded in the CV/Resume section of the application.

Why Texas A&M University? 

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.   

Texas A&M University’s Department of Chemistry is a cadre of faculty, staff, graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, academic advisors, scientific and technical staff, who have a shared purpose of translating our passion for chemistry to young scholars at all levels in many scientific fields. To learn more, please visit our website: http://www.chem.tamu.edu/      

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.  Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.  

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums 

• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays  

• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month 

• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas  

• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time 

• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more  

• Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee 

• Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees 

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered, or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.