Postdoctoral Researcher

Eastern New Mexico University
Depends on Qualifications
medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, 403(b), retirement plan
United States, New Mexico, Portales
Jun 04, 2025
Position Overview Position Summary:The Department of Physical Sciences at Eastern New Mexico University (ENMU) invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher, starting September 1^st, 2025. The appointment is for one year, pending the availability of funding. Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Requirements Duties and Responsibilities: Synthesizing and characterizing carbonyl-functionalized conjugated molecules Summarizing findings and publishing results in peer-reviewed scientific journals Supervising and/or collaborating with undergraduate and graduate students Minimum Job Requirements: A recent Ph.D. in chemistry and/or chemical engineering Preferred: Ph.D. in organic synthetic chemistry Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Demonstrated experience, via publication record including first author publications, in the multi-step organic syntheses and characterization methods Project management and organizational skills Ability to work as a team player and to communicate and present information clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing Working Conditions Physical Demand and Working Conditions: Work is sedentary in nature with 25 pounds of maximum weight to lift and carry Work during normal work hours and may include weekend and evening hours Work requires reaching, handling of objects with hands and/or fingers, talking, and/or hearing, and seeing Work may involve exposure tohealth hazards through the use of chemicals and instruments in the research laboratories Essential Functions: [As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, these include the aforementioned duties and responsibilities, job knowledge, skills, and abilities, physical demands and working conditions. This is not necessarily an all-inclusive listing.] Additional Information Application Review Date: Open Until Filled; 1st Review on 07/18/2025 Condition of Employment: Must pass a pre-employment background check. Electronic Application Instructions:Electronic applications should be submitted through the "Apply" link on the top of this page. Please attach the following required documents to your electronic application: Required Documents: Please ensure that you attach all required documents even if you have applied for other positions at ENMU as the committee does not have access to those records. Letter of interest Resume Contact information for three references (blind or off list reference checks may be conducted on finalists) Transcripts (unofficial for application purposes) ENMU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Eastern New Mexico University does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local laws. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, or to perform essential job functions, please contact the office of human resources at (575) 562-2115 . New Mexico is an open records state, therefore ENMU complies with the Inspection of Public Records Act, NMSA 1978, Chapter 14, Article 2, from the Office of the New Mexico Attorney General. Requests for records should be sent to planning.analysis@enmu.edu . For any other inquires please contact Human Resources at (575) 562-2115 or e-mailENMU.HRrecruiter@enmu.edu .