Post-Doctoral Research Assistant

Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the racial, socio-economic, and geographic profile of its student body. The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration and staff.

Job Description:

Amherst College invites applications for the Post-Doctoral Research Assistant (Chemistry) position. The expected salary range for this job opportunity is: $20.87 - $22.00 per hour.

The salary offered will vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to relevant education, training, and experience, tenure status, and other nondiscriminatory business considerations. Amherst College is pleased to provide a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package that meets the needs of staff and faculty and their families. Click here for Benefits Information.

This position is a full-time, limited-term, post-doctoral research assistant in the Wiscons lab for the period from July 1, 2027, through June 30, 2028. The primary responsibilities will involve executing and publishing an independent research project, partnering with current Amherst College undergraduates to help move forward their thesis research projects, and training new undergraduate research students. The position will last for 12 months with the opportunity for renewal.

Summary of Responsibilities:

Lab-Based Chemistry Research

• Execute basic air-free and moisture-free organic reactions

• Perform routine separations and characterization of synthesized materials

Data Analysis and Scientific Writing

• Analyze 1 H NMR and GCMS data

• Complete literature review

• Will contribute to the writing of research articles and grants submitted by the lab

• Design figures using a suite of software, including Excel, ChemDraw, MNova, and Illustrator

Lab Maintenance and Other Duties as Assigned

• Maintain a clean and safe lab space, wash glassware, manage chemical waste, etc.

Qualifications:

Required

• Master's Degree in Chemistry

• Must have at least three years of experience executing supervised synthetic organic chemistry research

• Demonstrated interest in carrying out independent research

• Excellent organizational skills as well as strong verbal and written communication

• Ability to work collaboratively and the desire to train and support undergraduate students with various levels of research experience

• Successful completion of required reference and background checks

• An acceptable criminal offender records information (CORI) check

Preferred

• Experience with NMR, GCMS, Excel, ChemDraw, MNova, and Adobe Illustrator

• Experience mentoring undergraduate research students

Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume and cover letter online at https://amherst.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Amherst_Jobs. Please be sure to upload all requested documents prior to clicking Submit. Applications cannot be revised once submitted. (Current employees and students should apply by clicking on the Jobs Hub icon from their Workday home screen.) Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Amherst College is committed to an inclusive hiring process and will provide reasonable accommodations for candidates throughout the application and interview process upon request.

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