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Post-Doctoral Fellow in Chemistry and Chemical Biology (Liu Lab) at Harvard University

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Title	Post-Doctoral Fellow in Chemistry and Chemical Biology (Liu Lab)
School	Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Department/Area	Chemistry and Chemical Biology
Position Description	The Liu Group invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow position. The Liu Group performs research in synthetic and physical organic chemistry, with an emphasis on catalysis. Two major areas of interest are the development of catalytic reactions for organic synthesis, and the development of catalysts for light- and electricity-driven separations. This individual will be responsible for chemical synthesis and purification, the development of new catalysts, spectroscopic characterization and analysis, conceptualization of new projects and writing proposals, and preparing presentations and manuscripts to report findings. Responsibilities: 1. Conduct research in synthetic and/or physical organic chemistry. 2. Publish and present research findings in high-quality scientific journals and conferences. 3. Collaborate with faculty, researchers, and students on interdisciplinary research projects. 4. Contribute to the preparation of research proposals. 5. Participate in teaching and mentoring activities for undergraduate and graduate students.
Basic Qualifications	1. A Ph.D. in a relevant field 2. Demonstrated record of research achievement. 3. Strong written and oral communication skills. 4. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Additional Qualifications
Special Instructions	Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, CV, a brief research proposal, and two to three references’ names and contact information. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. For more information, please visit our website – https://www.liu-group.org – or contact the department directly. Please note: This position is contingent upon funding and satisfactory performance.
Contact Information	Joseph Lavin Associate Director of Academic Affairs Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology Harvard University 12 Oxford Street Cambridge MA 02138
Contact Email	lavin@chemistry.harvard.edu
Salary Range	$67,600-$80,000. Pay offered to the selected candidate is dependent on factors such as years of experience, training or qualification, field of scholarship, and accomplishments in the field”
Minimum Number of References Required	2
Maximum Number of References Allowed	3
Keywords	organic chemistry, synthetic organic chemistry, physical organic chemistry

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