Position Title:Postdoc Research Associate

　　Appointment Type:Post Doc/Trainee

　　Job Description:Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

　　The laboratory of Professor Yan Zhao in the Department of Chemistry is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate with background in organic chemistry and catalysis. The successful candidate will design and synthesize functional polymeric nanoparticles as artificial enzymes. This is a one-year fixed term appointment that may be eligible for renewal.

　　See recent publications for examples:

　　J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2022, 144, 17110–17119. https://doi.org/10.1021/jacs.2c06848 and J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2021, 143, 5172. https://doi.org/10.1021/jacs.1c01352.

　　Another area of interest is the intervention of biological processes by peptide-binding materials:

　　ACS Nano 2023, 17, 4764–4774. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsnano.2c11186 and J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2021, 143, 639. https://doi.org/10.1021/jacs.0c11566.

　　Required Minimum Qualifications:

　　Doctoral degree

　　Preferred Qualifications:

　　• Ph.D. in chemistry

　　• Experience in organic synthesis

　　• Prior research experience in catalysis and/or supramolecular chemistry

　　Department Unit/Website:

　　https://www.chem.iastate.edu/yan-zhao-research-interests

　　Proposed Start Date:June 1, 2024

　　Proposed End Date or Length of Term:June 1, 2027

　　Number of Months Employed Per Year:12 Month Work Period

　　Time Type:Full time

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　　To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae2) Letter of Application/Cover LetterIf you have questions regarding this application process, please email [email protected] or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.Why Choose ISU?Iowa State University is committed to fostering a workplace of belonging, where diversity is celebrated and equity is a core value. Our Iowa State Postdocs enjoy comprehensive health and work life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans;• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans;• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa);• Flexible Spending Accounts;• Various voluntary benefits and discounts• Employee Assistance Program;• Wellbeing Program.

　　Original Posting Date: January 22, 2024

　　Posting Close Date:February 22, 2024

　　Job Requisition Number:R13843

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