Postdoctoral Associate + Job Number: 25295 + Functional Area: Research - Scientific + Department: Chemistry + School Area: Science + Pay Range Minimum: $71,000 + Pay Range Maximum: $90,000 + Employment Type: Full-Time Temporary + Employment Category: Exempt + Visa Sponsorship Available: Yes + Schedule: + Pay Grade: No Grade Email a Friend Save Save Apply Now Posting Description POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE, Chemistry, to join the laboratory of Prof. Robert J. Gilliard, Jr. at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT); work on projects related to the design, synthesis, and photophysical properties of helicenes, nanographenes, graphene nanoribbons, or other arene-rich supramolecular architectures; conduct advanced synthesis of a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and various characterization methods, including but not limited to, nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy, photoluminescence spectroscopy, time correlated single photon counting, quantum yield measurements, cyclic voltammetry, and X-ray crystallography; ensures appropriate research record-keeping and data management; maintain laboratory instrumentation; and serve as a mentor and resource for junior lab members. Job Requirements REQUIRED: A Ph.D. in Chemistry by the start date; strong publication record in synthetic chemistry and photophysics; and excellent leadership and communication skills, both oral and written. PREFERRED: Experience with DFT or quantum-chemical calculations. This is a one-year appointment that may be renewed based on funding and performance. Applications must contain: 1) a cover letter, 2) a curriculum vitae (CV), and 3) a one-page research plan that reflects the candidates research interest relevant to job ad. These items must be submitted as a single PDF file. Due to volume, no documents willbe accepted via email. 11/4/2025