The Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science at the University of California - Irvine invites applications for a postdoctoral scholar in the Gorodetsky Group. We are seeking an organic/polymer/natural products chemist to synthesize building blocks for conjugated polymers. Expertise in electrochemistry, atomic force microscopy, and thin film fabrication is a plus. Our group is very multi-disciplinary, and this project would represent an exciting opportunity for a synthetic chemist to enrich their materials engineering skill set. The tentative start date is June 1, 2012.
The initial appointment would be for a one year period, with the possibility of another one year extension, depending on performance. The successful applicant will receive a competitive salary and generous benefits. Please e-mail a curriculum vitae and the names of at least three references to:
Prof. Alon Gorodetsky
Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science
University of California - Irvine
924 Engineering Tower
Irvine, CA 92697-2575
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applications received by April 26, 2012 are guaranteed consideration.
The University of California, Irvine is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity.



