Updated: about 1 month ago
Location: Milwaukee, WISCONSIN
Job Type: FullTime
Posting Details
Position Information
| Posting Number | 201104644 |
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| Position Title | Postdoctoral Research Associate in Chemistry - (Ni Lab) |
| State | WI |
| Employment Status | Full Time |
| Position Status | Limited Term |
| If Limited Term (End Date of Assignment, Project, or Grant) | 06/30/2027 |
| Position Type | Faculty |
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| # Hours Per Week | |
| Position Overview | The postdoctoral appointment in organic chemistry will be carried out in the research program of Dr. Huiqi Ni. The candidate will conduct studies in the area of organic synthesis and catalysis, including methodology development and mechanism investigation. The candidate will be mentoring graduate and undergraduate students and participate in maintaining good safety practices in the laboratory. The candidate will participate in manuscript and grant writing. This is a 12-month position expected to start in July 2026 and may be renewed for a second year upon mutual agreement with the research advisor. |
| Duties and Responsibilities | -Perform research in organic chemistry methodology development -Develop synthetic routes for building block synthesis -Mentor and train graduate and undergraduate students -Use and implement safe laboratory practices -Maintain excellent records of experiments performed -Attend research meetings, provide research summaries, and present research in formal settings -Participate in writing manuscripts and grants |
| Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities | The candidate will have earned a PhD in Chemistry having specialized in organic synthesis with a focus on method development and/or natural product synthesis. Must possess strong communication and analytical skills; thorough knowledge of laboratory practices and procedures; and the ability to implement research projects. Must be willing to work flexible hours as necessary. |
| Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities | |
| Department | Chemistry |
| Posting Date | 01/21/2026 |
| Closing Date | |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | All applications for this position must be received through Marquette University’s electronic recruiting system. Please include a cover letter, research summary, and a CV. Additionally, finalists should arrange 3 letters of recommendation to be sent to Dr. Huiqi Ni. One letter must be from the applicant’s graduate advisor. Letters of reference should come from the referee’s university/professional email account and be sent directly to huiqi.ni@marquette.edu. Unofficial, graduate level transcripts will be required at the time of hire. |
| EOE Statement | It is the policy of Marquette University to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable federal or state-protected classification. |