Post Doctoral Research Associate

Title :

Post Doctoral Research Associate

Department :

Chemistry and Environmental Science

Reports To : Assistant Professor

Position Type : Staff

Position Summary : We are looking for a

prospective postdoctoral researcher who will develop novel photoactivated

tools and use computational approaches to answer questions about chemical

reactivity and organic reaction mechanisms, in the field of polysulfide

chemistry. The project will require the synthesis, photophysical

characterization, and live cell imaging of novel photoactivated donors of

reactive sulfur species, important intermediates in

biosynthetic pathways. In parallel, the researcher will use Density Functional

Theory (DFT) to explore the reaction pathways of these intermediates under

biological conditions, and relate their findings to known reactions and

systems.

Essential Functions :

• The postdoctoral researcher will work under the supervision of the PI.
• They will be asked to perform organic synthesis, purification, characterization

of novel photoactive molecules, perform photophysical characterization, and

study the behavior of the molecules in live cells.

submit computations using state-of-the-art software packages such as Gaussian

16 and ORCA.

or computational issues, write manuscripts, reports or tutorials depending on

their results, and present their findings in meetings local and regional.

be asked to supervise mentees that include junior graduate students,

undergraduate students, or high school students, and overall work in a highly

collaborative environment.

Additional Functions :

researcher will also be asked to perform managerial duties such as safety

training and inventory / ordering management.

material for the Visualize Organic Chemistry platform.

Prerequisite Qualifications :

must have a Ph.D. in organic chemistry, along with some experience working

with organosulfur compounds and / or photoactive molecules.

candidate will be self-motivated, well-organized and resourceful.

Preferred Qualifications :

with computational studies of organic mechanisms using DFT is preferred.

cell experiments is preferable but not required.

Bargaining Unit : AFT-UCAN

Salary Information :

In compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Law, the negotiated starting annual salary for this position is $62,232.00 (USD). NJIT considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education / training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses or other items.

To learn more about the comprehensive benefits NJIT offers for this position, please visit our benefits page : https : / / hr.njit.edu / health-benefits.

FLSA : Exempt

Full-Time

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