Position Summary
Position:
Department:
Rowland Institute at Harvard
Institute:
Harvard University
Country:
United States
Research Field:
Organic Chemistry, Materials Chemistry
Posted Date:
Jan 20, 2026
Deadline:
open until filled
Offer Period:
NA
Offer Start Date:
NA
Postdoctoral Fellow in Morad Lab
Project Description:
- The nature of surface ligands plays a central role in defining the stability, reactivity, and optoelectronic properties of semiconductor nanocrystals. In the Morad Lab, we focus on the synthesis of functional surface ligands and the development of new molecular motifs that bind, passivate, and electronically couple to semiconductor nanocrystal surfaces.
- We invite applications from postdoctoral candidates with strong training in organic synthesis. This position is ideal for a skilled and creative synthetic chemist interested in applying organic synthesis to solve challenges in nanoscience, surface chemistry, and materials design.
Required Qualification:
Essential Qualification:
- PhD in Organic Chemistry, Materials Chemistry, or a closely related field with strong focus on synthetic chemistry.
- Experience with retrosynthetic analysis, multistep organic synthesis, air- and moisture-sensitive reactions (Schlenk line), isolation and purification techniques, as well as detailed molecular characterization (e.g., NMR spectroscopy).
Preferred Qualification:
- Additional considerations will be given to candidates with prior experience in steady-state and time-resolved optical spectroscopy or colloidal nanocrystal ligand design.
Employment Conditions and Benefits:
Contract duration:
Not Available
Benefits:
- $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.
Application Process:
Documents Required:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter
To successfully apply, please prepare:
- A brief description of past research and future interests, and why you are interested in the Morad Lab (1 page max)
- A curriculum vitae
- Contact information for minimum 2 references
How to apply:
Not Available
About the Host Lab Group/Institution:
Harvard University is the oldest institution of higher learning in the United States, a prestigious private Ivy League research university in Cambridge, Massachusetts, known globally for its influence, selective admissions, vast resources, and numerous accomplished alumni, including world leaders, Nobel laureates, and Pulitzer Prize winners. Founded in 1636, it comprises Harvard College for undergraduates and numerous graduate and professional schools, offering world-class education with strong research opportunities and a deep commitment to academic excellence.
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Disclaimer:
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