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Work type: Faculty/Academic Staff

Major Administrative Unit / College:College Of Natural Science

Department:Chemistry 10032142

Sub Area:FAS- Fac./Acad Staff

Salary:Salary Commensurate with Experience

Location: East Lansing

Categories: Research/Scientific, Fixed Term Academic Staff, Full Time (90-100%), Non-Union

Position Summary

The Department of Chemistry at Michigan State University invites applications for a position of Research Associate (post-doctoral researcher). This role includes conducting chemistry research projects in the Demir group including but not limited to: 1) Synthesis and development of new single-molecule magnets that have great potential applications in the area of data storage and processing, 2) Small molecule activation with uranium, 3) Specifically, synthesis of new multi-metallic lanthanide and actinide complexes, 4) Advanced characterization including SQUID magnetometry and spectroscopic methods (NMR, EPR, IR), 5) Preparation of organic ligands to be employed in the synthesis of organometallic and coordination compounds of the f-block elements.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Doctorate -Chemistry

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have a PhD in chemistry with graduate or postdoctoral experience in synthetic inorganic chemistry, specifically air-sensitive uranium chemistry.

Desired Qualifications

The candidate should have 1) strong knowledge in synthesis and standard characterization (NMR, IR, Raman, UV-Vis) of air-sensitive uranium coordination compounds. 2) Prior experience in synthetic lanthanide and actinide chemistry. 3) Advanced knowledge in SQUID magnetometry and EPR spectroscopy are a prerequisite. 4) The research associate needs to be familiarized with air-sensitive techniques such as Schlenk line or glovebox techniques. 5) Outstanding teaching and mentoring skills are desirable 6) Ability to work with undergraduate students, graduate students, faculty, and staff in a collaborative environment 7) Excellent knowledge of scientific English for speaking, reading and writing is required.

Required Application Materials

Cover letter, curriculum vitae, a research summary of PhD work and if applicable a research summary of prior postdoctoral work (1 page each summary), statement of research interests (2 pages), three reference letters.

Together-we-will Statement

The university is requiring all MSU students, faculty and staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 with limited exceptions. Learn more at:https://msu.edu/together-we-will/

Special Instructions

MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer and iscommitted to achieving excellence through a diverse workforce and inclusiveculture that encourages all people to reach their full potential. TheUniversity actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women,persons of color, veterans and persons with disabilities. MSU is committed toproviding a work environment that supports employees' work and personal life, andoffers employment assistance to the spouse or partner of candidates for facultyand academic staff positions.

Review of Applications Begins On

12/23/2021

MSU Statement

Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.

Advertised: Dec 9, 2021 Eastern Standard Time