Postdoctoral Research Associate

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:

September 25, 2025

If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.

Available Title(s):

306-YN_FACULTY - Postdoctoral Research Associate

Business Title:

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Employee Type:

Faculty (+) (Fixed Term)

Position Term:

12 Month

Position Details:

The Opportunity:

The inorganic materials chemistry lab in the Department of Chemistry at Washington State University (WSU) invites applications for a full-time, 12-month, fixed-term Postdoctoral Research Associate appointment in Pullman, WA, with a specialty in inorganic synthesis or materials chemistry. We seek applicants who will work on a project involved with studying the influence of targeted chemical impurities on the formation and conversion of molecular and magic size clusters. This research leverages colloidal synthetic methods to understand the changes in surface speciation of molecular reporters that can be monitored with in situ and advanced spectroscopic characterization techniques.

This 12-month position is renewable for up to an additional 12 months. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will begin the appointment on October 1, 2025. Renewal depends on satisfactory performance, the continued need for the position, and funding continuation.

The primary responsibilities for this position:

• Applying solution-based techniques to study the formation and conversion of magic size clusters composed of metal chalcogenides.

• Working with and mentoring graduate students and undergraduates that are also involved with this project.

• Promoting and prioritizing safety in the workplace, especially in the laboratory.

• Writing initial drafts of manuscripts for publication and presenting research results at scientific meetings.

Additional Information:

Annual Salary: $60,000 - $65,000 | Commensurate with experience and qualifications

In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.

Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts. For a more detailed summary of benefits offered by WSU for Faculty please review the summary of benefits for WSU Faculty and Total Compensation

Required Qualifications:

• Completed Ph.D. in Chemistry, Materials Science, or closely related discipline by the date of appointment.

• Demonstrated record of potential for using air-free inorganic synthetic techniques (including inert atmosphere gloveboxes) as well as various physical methods to develop a molecular level understanding of complex chemical processes.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Track record of authoring/co-authoring peer-reviewed publications.

• Experience performing in situ methods to track chemical reactions.

• Experience applying physical methods to characterize inorganic materials including clusters and/or nanoscale materials.

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Area/College: College of Arts & Sciences
Location: Pullman, WA

Application Instructions: This position is eligible for sponsorship. Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.

• Cover Letter