Postdoctoral Fellow, Center for Water and the Environment
Core
Design and synthesis of small organic molecules, including biomimetic artificial ion transporters for nutrient and metal ions.
Role type
Postdoctoral Fellow (Synthetic Chemistry & Membrane Science)
Builds
Biomimetic artificial ion transporters and synthetic organic molecules
Domain
Chemistry / Environmental Engineering / Membrane Science
Required skills
organic synthesis, multi-step synthesis, retrosynthesis, compound characterization, ion transport assays, membrane fabrication
Preferred skills
electrophysiological measurements, stopped-flow measurements, spectroscopic assays
Technologies
lipid membranes, polymeric membranes
Responsibilities
Conduct multi-step organic synthesis and polymer synthesis; Characterize artificial and biological ion channels; Plan, execute, and analyze experiments independently; Fabricate lipid and/or polymeric membranes; Evaluate membrane ion–ion separation performance; Mentor graduate and undergraduate students
Seniority
Postdoctoral Fellow (early-career researcher)
