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, at the interface of synthetic chemistry and membrane science.
Role type
Postdoctoral Fellow (Synthetic Chemistry & Membrane Science)
Builds
Biomimetic artificial ion transporters and membrane systems
Domain
Academic research in chemistry and environmental engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
organic synthesis, multi-step synthesis, compound characterization, retrosynthesis, ion transport assays, membrane fabrication
Preferred skills
electrophysiological measurements, stopped-flow measurements, spectroscopic assays
Technologies
lipid membranes, polymeric membranes, hazardous chemicals, compressed gas equipment
Responsibilities
Conduct multi-step organic and polymer synthesis; Characterize artificial and biological ion channels; Fabricate lipid and polymeric membranes; Evaluate membrane ion–ion separation performance; Plan, execute, and analyze experiments independently; Mentor graduate and undergraduate students; Assist in preparation of research proposals and grant applications
Seniority
Postdoctoral Fellow (early-career researcher)