Madison, Wisconsin, United States
This Scientist will help lead academic research projects and industrial collaborations related to catalysis, chemical synthesis, and/or electrochemistry within the Stahl Research Group as part of the UW-Madison Department of Chemistry. The position will also include initial exploration of new research directions and serving as an expert in laboratory methods to support projects within the group.
Representative laboratory methods could include the following (prior experience in all areas is not required):
Beyond lab work, this individual will:
The Scientist will have opportunities to travel to conferences and collaborator sites to support the project and disseminate project outcomes.
This is a Full-Time 100% FTE position.
College of Letters & Science, Chemistry
Stahl lab research focuses on catalysis, with an emphasis on selective oxidation reactions of organic molecules relevant to the pharmaceutical and fine chemical industry, and the application of electrochemistry and electrocatalysis for chemical synthesis.
The Stahl lab also has research efforts in applied fields, including biomass and waste plastics deconstruction and valorization.
Additional information about lab research activities is available on the lab website (https://stahl.chem.wisc.edu) and by reviewing recent research publications from the group.
The expected salary range for this position is $75,000 - $100,000 depending on qualifications and experience. Actual pay within this range will depend on experience and qualifications. Only those with extensive relevant experience will be placed around the high end of that range.
Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Please review the summary of benefits for more information.
• Strong theoretical knowledge of organic and/or inorganic chemistry.
• Research expertise in multiple areas of experimental chemistry, among the following::
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership of responsibilities, follow established procedures, and consistently deliver accurate, dependable work
• Ability to build positive working relationships, provide guidance and support to others, and communicate openly and professionally.
• Demonstrated ability to clearly and effectively communicate experimental methods, results, and
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience in the development and implementation of analytical methods for small molecule characterization
• Experience in the operation of high-pressure reactors (i.e., Parr reactors)
• Experience in analysis and fitting of kinetic data
• Experience and/or interest in learning computational methods, include DFT calculations, Python coding, and machine learning methods
• Ability to troubleshoot and perform routine maintenance of laboratory equipment and instrumentation.
PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or related discipline.
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The application deadline is 11:59pm on 9/21/2026.
Beatriz Lemire, beatriz.lemire@wisc.edu
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