Duke University, Department of Chemistry

Position ID:
Duke-Department of Chemistry-SJM_PSD [#32107]
Position Title: 
Postdoctoral Associate
Position Type:
Postdoctoral
Position Location:
Durham, North Carolina 27708, United States of America
Subject Area: 
Chemistry / Organic Chemistry
Appl Deadline:
2026/06/05 23:59:59** (posted 2026/05/26, listed until 2026/06/05)
Position Description:
   

Position Description

The Malcolmson Lab at Duke University is seeking to hire two Postdoctoral Associates, who will develop catalytic reaction methods utilizing the lab’s azadiene and azatriene reagents and/or multicomponent couplings of diene and enyne building blocks. These researchers should have significant experience in organic synthesis and homogeneous catalysis. Expertise in reaction method development and enantioselective catalysis are preferred.

Minimum Qualifications: Qualified applicants must have a PhD in chemistry or a related field.

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Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
  • Cover letter
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Research statement
  • Three references (no actual letters, just names and email addresses help popup)
And anything else requested in the position description.

Further Info:
https://malcolmsongroup.chem.duke.edu/projects/
email address
 
Department of Chemistry
Duke University
Box 90347
Durham, NC 27708-0347