Postdoc research associate - organic chemistry Job at Iowa State University, Ames, IA

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  • Iowa State University
  • Ames, IA

Job Description

Position Title:

Postdoc Research Associate - Organic Chemistry

Appointment Type:

Post Doc/Trainee

Job Description:

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

The Department of Chemistry in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Iowa State University is seeking a postdoc research associate to conduct research in organic chemistry and report research outcomes in publications. The postdoc will mentor undergraduate and graduate students and also maintain lab operations.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

PhD in organic chemistry

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in asymmetric synthesis and structural analysis with 2D NMR

Department/Program & College Description:

Our department is home to an exciting multidisciplinary program that applies the fundamental principles of organic chemistry to address complex challenges of national and global significance. Particular areas of expertise include organic synthesis, catalysis, and the development of new methods, biomimetic chemistry, photochemistry, and more. Our organic faculty frequently collaborate with other chemistry divisions to solve complex chemical problems, such as combining computational and experimental studies to guide the development of new chemical reactivity.

Department Unit/Website:

Proposed Start Date:

January 2, 2026

Proposed End Date or Length of Term:

June 30, 2026

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

12 Month Work Period

Time Type:

Full time

Application Instructions:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

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 Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter


If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.



Why Choose ISU?


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:

October 30, 2025

Posting Close Date:

November 6, 2025

Job Requisition Number:

R18044

Job Tags

Full time, Traineeship, Flexible hours,

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