Research Opportunities
Postdoctoral Fellow – Ye Lab
| Appointment Status | Non-Tenure Track |
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| Department | The Department of Chemistry in the College of Arts + Sciences at Indiana University, consists of a well-rounded research community with cutting-edge expertise in a wide variety of modern disciplines including analytical chemistry, organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, physical chemistry, materials chemistry, and biochemistry. |
| Position Summary | A postdoc position is available for the design, synthesis, electron microscopy analysis, and performance evaluation of nanocrystal catalysts for energy conversion applications. In this federally funded project, the postdoc will collaborate with scientists at other US institutions and National Laboratories to pursue cutting-edge scientific research.
The incumbent will have the opportunity to participate in professional development activities according to their professional goals. These include graduate mentoring, grant writing opportunities, seminars and conference attendance. |
| For additional information please visit | https://ye.lab.indiana.edu/ |
| Required Qualifications | Ph.D. in chemistry, materials science, or related field by the time of starting this position. |
| Preferred Qualifications | The ideal candidate will be an expert in one of the following areas including but not limited to: (1) nanocrystal synthesis and characterization, (2) electrochemistry, (3) catalysis, (4) analytical electron microscopy. The candidate will possess a creative, analytical approach to problem solving, the ability to work independently and the willingness to engage in interdisciplinary collaborations. |
| Department Contact for Questions | Questions regarding the position or application process can be directed to: Prof. Xingchen Ye, Department of Chemistry, Indiana University, 800 E. Kirkwood Avenue, Bloomington, IN 47405, xingye@iu.edu |
| Salary and Rank | $48,000/year, Postdoctoral Fellow |
| Special Instructions | The initial appointment for this position will be for 12 months. Additional 12-month extension will be available based on performance. A competitive salary along with a benefits package will be offered.
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, CV, and contact information for three references to https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/30771. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt. Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. |
Postdoctoral Fellow – Harvey Lab
| Appointment Status | Non-Tenure Track |
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| Department | The Department of Chemistry in the College of Arts + Sciences at Indiana University is a highly collegial department with cutting-edge expertise in a wide variety of modern disciplines including materials chemistry, inorganic chemistry, physical chemistry, analytical chemistry, organic chemistry, and biochemistry. The department has remarkable characterization facilities including multiple transmission electron microscopes including a state-of-the-art NeoArm JEOL, multiple powder and single crystal X-ray diffractometers, NMR, EPR, and time-resolved fluorescence amongst others. |
| Position Summary | The Harvey Lab at Indiana University focuses on the synthesis and spectroscopy of colloidal inorganic nanomaterials, particularly binary and ternary transition metal oxides, chalcogenides, and pnictides. Research topics range from developing new synthetic routes for unique nanocrystal compositions to in-depth characterization of electronic, optical, magnetic, and thermal properties of nanomaterials. The Harvey Lab is seeking a postdoctoral fellow with expertise in wet-chemical inorganic nanocrystal synthesis AND/OR optical/magneto-optical spectroscopy of materials. Ideal candidates will have completed a Ph.D. in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science/engineering, or physics by or before January 2026. Successful candidates will have particular interest in both fundamental materials/inorganic/physical chemistry as well as applications including energy, spintronics, and quantum computing. The candidate should have expertise in most of the techniques of ONE of the categories below, with preference for those who have experience in both.Colloidal Inorganic Nanocrystal Synthesis Expertise: Air-free synthesis and work-up (including Schlenk line and glovebox proficiency), powder X-ray diffraction, electron microscopy, NMR, ICP-OES/ICP-MS, absorption/emission spectroscopy.
Optical/Magneto-optical Spectroscopy Expertise: Absorption/emission spectroscopy, Ultrafast laser spectroscopy (transient absorption, time-resolved fluorescence), magnetic circular dichroism, EPR. The Harvey Lab is a collaborative, multidisciplinary group with a wide range of research interests. Successful applicants will be joining a new group and will be vital in developing research directions and lab culture. Postdocs must be willing and excited to help mentor graduate and undergraduate students. |
| Responsibilities | • Manage own academic research project(s). Maintain good record keeping of experiments and data. Write up results for publication in peer-reviewed journals. • Develop new research directions within the Harvey Lab through innovative project ideas. • Achieve research objectives by either developing new syntheses, characterizing novel materials, or setting up spectroscopic techniques. • Help in the set-up, maintenance, and upkeep of instrumentation/equipment. When necessary, develop and write SOPs. • Mentor undergraduate and graduate students with their projects. Teach other group members new skills. • Stay informed of current literature relevant to academic research projects. |
| Required Qualifications | Ph.D. in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science/engineering or physics at time of appointment. Previous experience with inorganic materials, either through synthesis or spectroscopy. |
| Preferred Qualifications | Leadership and mentorship experience. Applicants should have strong communication skills. Strength in both material synthesis, characterization, and spectroscopy. |
| Department Contact for Questions | Questions regarding the position or application process can be directed to: Prof. Samantha Harvey, Department of Chemistry, Indiana University, 800 E. Kirkwood Avenue, Bloomington, IN 47405, samaharv@iu.edu. |
| Salary and Rank | |
| Special Instructions | The initial appointment for this position will be for 12 months. Additional 12-month extension will be available based on performance. A competitive salary along with a benefits package will be offered.
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, CV, and contact information for three references to https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/30817. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt. Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. |
Postdoctoral Fellow – Zaleski Lab
| Appointment Status | Non-Tenure Track |
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| Department | IU Bloomington Chemistry - The Department of Chemistry in the College of Arts + Sciences, consists of a well-rounded research community with cutting-edge expertise in a wide variety of modern disciplines including materials chemistry, analytical chemistry, organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, physical chemistry, and biochemistry. |
| Position Summary | The Zaleski Lab in the Department of Chemistry at Indiana University is accepting applications for a postdoctoral research position. The position involves the synthesis and characterization of nanomaterials for biological utility and catalysis. |
| For additional information please visit | Zaleski Group |
| Required Qualifications | Ph.D. in chemistry, materials science, or related field by the time of starting this position. |
| Preferred Qualifications | The successful candidate will have considerable experience in and publications demonstrating mastery of nanomaterial (in-organic/organic) syntheses, particle surface functionalization and characterization. Peptide coupling or biological decoration expertise, or experience with biological assays is a plus. |
| Department Contact for Questions | Questions regarding the position or application process can be directed to: Prof. Jeff Zaleski, Department of Chemistry, Indiana University, 800 E. Kirkwood Avenue, Bloomington, IN 47405, zaleski@iu.edu |
| Salary and Rank | $45,000/yr., Postdoctoral Fellow |
| Special Instructions | The initial appointment for this position will be for 12 months. An additional 12-month extension will be available based on performance. A competitive salary along with a benefits package will be offered.
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter outlining why they are well suited for the position, a statement of purpose and expected contributions the applicant will bring to the position, CV, and contact information for three references to https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/25702. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt. Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. |