Job Title: Postdoctoral Research Associate
PVN ID: RC-2012-003794
Category: Research
Location: CUNY-ADVANCED SCIENCE RESEARCH CENTER

Job Description

General Description

The Braunschweig Group (www.braunschweiggroup.org) at CUNY Advanced Science Research Center (https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/) is seeking a postdoctoral scholar to work on the development of synthetic mucins. The postdoc will synthesize and characterize new molecules and macromolecules using advanced organic and polymer science techniques. The postdoc will coordinate research with national and international collaborators. The postdoc will also prepare papers for publication in peer-reviewed journals and patents and present lectures at conferences. The postdoc will also assist in laboratory management, laboratory maintenance, and mentorship of undergraduate and graduate students.

Other Duties

Qualifications

The applicant should have a PhD in organic chemistry or related field (or will receive the PhD prior to 15 September 2020) with a track record of high-quality publications. They should have experience in multistep organic synthesis and advanced nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy. Experience working in the field of supramolecular chemistry is particularly desirable.

RFCUNY Benefits

RFCUNY Employee Benefits and Accruals

About the Research Foundation

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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Key Features

Department
Nanoscience Initiative
Status
Full Time
Annual Salary Range
$50,000.00 - $60,000.00
Closing Date
Mar 16, 2021 (Or Until Filled)
Bargaining Unit
No

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