Researcher in Chemistry (Colorado School of Mines)

Research assistant for work on synthetic frameworks organized through halogen bonding interactions. Assist Ph.D. candidate in molecule and material synthesis and characterization. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Synthetic (in)organic chemistry Lab maintenance and safety protocols Molecular and material characterization Other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related field Research experience with halogen bonding tectons Research experience with mechanochemical crystallization Synthetic organic chemistry Design of halogen bonding tectons and synthons Preferred Qualifications Previous experience in synthetic chemistry group focused on halogen bonding crystal engineering Colorado School of Mines is committed to equal opportunity for all persons. Mines does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), ancestry, creed, marital status, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status or current military service. Further, Mines does not retaliate against community members for filing complaints regarding or implicating any of these protected statuses. Mines’ commitment to nondiscrimination, affirmative action, equal opportunity and equal access is reflected in the administration of its policies, procedures, programs and activities and in its efforts to achieve a diverse student body and workforce. Through its policies, procedures and resources, Mines complies with federal law, Colorado state law, administrative regulations, executive orders and other legal requirements to prevent discrimination (including harassment or retaliation) within the Mines campus community and to address potential allegations of inequity or concerns for safety. Total Rewards Compensation: $17.75/hr Mines is proud to provide exceptional benefits that include pay, health & wellness and work/life balance offerings. Our portfolio of benefits includes medical, dental, vision, disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and retirement savings plans. Additionally, Mines employees are eligible for tuition benefits (for employees and dependents), generous paid holidays and leaves and discount programs. Additionally, Mines’ leadership and innovation brings proximity and access to several research centers, consortia, agencies, labs and bleeding edge technology. For more information, visit Mines benefits. HOW TO APPLY Applicants must complete an online application (personal information, demographic information, veteran status) and upload a CV. It is the intent of Mines to comply with the applicable requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008, and their implementation rules and regulations, in support of equal opportunities for qualified applicants with disabilities. To meet this goal, Mines will make reasonable accommodations during the employment selection process and within our working environment. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on our site as a result of your disability. You can request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our Human Resources team at hr@mines.edu or 303.273.3250 for assistance. Successful completion of a background investigation is required for this position. Contact Kathleen Feighny in HR with any questions at kfeighny@mines.edu. *Colorado's premier engineering and applied science university for 150 years and counting* If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Academicoxy

Research assistant for work on synthetic frameworks organized through halogen bonding interactions. Assist Ph.D. candidate in molecule and material synthesis and characterization.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Synthetic (in)organic chemistry

Lab maintenance and safety protocols

Molecular and material characterization

Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related field

Research experience with halogen bonding tectons

Research experience with mechanochemical crystallization

Synthetic organic chemistry

Design of halogen bonding tectons and synthons

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience in synthetic chemistry group focused on halogen bonding crystal engineering

Colorado School of Mines is committed to equal opportunity for all persons. Mines does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), ancestry, creed, marital status, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status or current military service. Further, Mines does not retaliate against community members for filing complaints regarding or implicating any of these protected statuses.

Mines’ commitment to nondiscrimination, affirmative action, equal opportunity and equal access is reflected in the administration of its policies, procedures, programs and activities and in its efforts to achieve a diverse student body and workforce.

Through its policies, procedures and resources, Mines complies with federal law, Colorado state law, administrative regulations, executive orders and other legal requirements to prevent discrimination (including harassment or retaliation) within the Mines campus community and to address potential allegations of inequity or concerns for safety.

Total Rewards
Compensation: $17.75/hr

Mines is proud to provide exceptional benefits that include pay, health & wellness and work/life balance offerings. Our portfolio of benefits includes medical, dental, vision, disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and retirement savings plans. Additionally, Mines employees are eligible for tuition benefits (for employees and dependents), generous paid holidays and leaves and discount programs. Additionally, Mines’ leadership and innovation brings proximity and access to several research centers, consortia, agencies, labs and bleeding edge technology. For more information, visit Mines benefits.

HOW TO APPLY
Applicants must complete an online application (personal information, demographic information, veteran status) and upload a CV.

It is the intent of Mines to comply with the applicable requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008, and their implementation rules and regulations, in support of equal opportunities for qualified applicants with disabilities. To meet this goal, Mines will make reasonable accommodations during the employment selection process and within our working environment.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on our site as a result of your disability. You can request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our Human Resources team at hr@mines.edu or 303.273.3250 for assistance.

Successful completion of a background investigation is required for this position. Contact Kathleen Feighny in HR with any questions at kfeighny@mines.edu.

Colorado's premier engineering and applied science university for 150 years and counting