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Postdoctoral Associate
Job no: 535860
Work type: Research Faculty
Senior management: College of Science
Department: Chemistry
Location: Blacksburg, Virginia
Categories: Research / Scientific
Job Description
A Postdoctoral Associate position is available within the Ming Chen research group. The position will be focused on the development of asymmetric transformations catalyzed by transition-metal complexes. The project will involve the reaction development, mechanistic studies, and synthetic applications. The postdoctoral associate will perform parallel reaction condition screening, and use advanced analytical techniques on product identification.
Required Qualifications
- Recent Ph.D. in organic synthesis, asymmetric catalysis or an appropriate related field.
- Experience in reaction development and ligand synthesis.
- Strong work habits and the ability to work both independently and as part of a research team.
- Strong communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- First author research publications.
- Strong experience in asymmetric catalysis.
- Presentations at conferences and/or other instances of communicating research work.
Overtime Status
Exempt: Not eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Restricted
Salary Information
Commensurate with experience
Hours per week
40 hours - exempt position
Review Date
04/15/26
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
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Advertised: August 17, 2026
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