Career Opportunities

Job Title: Postdoc Fellow (US-India TRUST Fellowship)
Company Name: Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal Academy of Higher Education
Location: Udupi, India

Application Process

1. Fill out the application here: Link to Application
2. Send the following documents to: grants.mu@manipal.edu
   1. Academic CV (including top 2-3 publications)
   2. Research Plan (2-3 pages)
   3. Host Faculty Consent Letter (Optional)

Position Overview
The U.S. - India TRUST Fellowship offers a 12-month postdoctoral position at the Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), under the guidance of Principal Investigator Dr. Murthy Dharmapura. Running from August 2026 to July 2027, this fellowship aims to advance strategic technology cooperation between the United States and India through a public-private partnership. The proposed research project, titled "Tuning Bi-based semiconductors for cost-effective and efficient solar fuel production at scale," focuses on developing sustainable technologies for low-cost solar fuel production as an alternative to thermo or electrocatalytic approaches. Fellows will receive a monthly stipend of $1,650, complimentary in-campus housing and meals, health/medical insurance, a contingency research grant of up to $1,000, and on-ground logistical and visa support. The fellow or their U.S. university is responsible for covering the cost of round-trip economy airfare. 

Key Responsibilities

• Design earth-abundant, visible-light absorbing Bi-based semiconducting photocatalysts for sunlight-driven H₂ evolution and CO₂ conversion. 
• Establish structure-property-efficiency correlations in promising semiconductor materials.
• Synthesize materials utilizing state-of-the-art research infrastructure, including sputtering, chemical vapor deposition (CVD), furnaces, and reactors. 
• Perform detailed optoelectronic characterizations using techniques such as electrochemistry, solar simulation, spectroscopy, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS).
• Conduct performance evaluations of the materials using gas chromatography and spectrometry.

Qualifications & Skills

• Must be a post-doctoral researcher from a leading U.S. institution.
• Must have a research focus that aligns with the TRUST initiative's strategic technology fields, such as Semiconductors, Energy, Artificial Intelligence, Quantum Computing, Defense and Space, or Biotechnology.
• Must possess the analytical and technical skills necessary to utilize a range of spectroscopy tools and complementary analytical techniques to reveal mechanistic insights into photophysical processes.
• Preference will be given to U.S. citizens who have no prior experience in India.

Questions?

For questions, clarifications, or to request a host faculty consent letter, contact Dr. Murphy Dharmapura

Deadline for submitting applications: June 30, 2026 at 11:59 PM (U.S. Eastern Time)

Job Title: Senior Synthetic Organic Chemists, Ph.D.
Company Name: Wilmington PharmaTech
Location: Newark, DE

Link to Application

Position Overview
Wilmington PharmaTech (WPT) is seeking a highly skilled Senior Synthetic Organic Chemist, PhD to support the design, development, and optimization of synthetic routes for small-molecule APIs and advanced intermediates. This role will play a critical technical leadership position within process development, contributing deep expertise in organic synthesis, route scouting, and scale-up to support kilo-scale and commercial manufacturing programs. The successful candidate will work cross-functionally with Analytical, Manufacturing, and Quality Assurance teams to deliver robust, scalable, and cost-effective chemical processes. This position reports to the Executive VP of Process Chemistry.

Key Responsibilities

• Route Scouting & Design: Design, evaluate, and optimize synthetic routes for APIs and key intermediates, balancing efficiency, safety, scalability, and cost considerations.
• Reaction Development: Develop and optimize chemical reactions, including reagent selection, solvent systems, catalysts, and reaction conditions to improve yield, purity, and robustness.
• Process Understanding: Apply strong mechanistic understanding and scientific rationale to guide development decisions and troubleshoot complex synthetic challenges.
• Literature & IP Review: Conduct thorough literature and patent reviews to identify viable synthetic approaches and ensure freedom to operate.
• Technology Transfer: Support the transfer of synthetic processes from laboratory scale to pilot plant and manufacturing environments.
• Scale-Up Execution: Collaborate with manufacturing teams to scale reactions safely and reproducibly, addressing process risks and variability.
• Troubleshooting: Provide hands-on technical support during scale-up, validation, and routine manufacturing to resolve process deviations and performance issues.
• Safety & Risk Assessment: Conduct reaction hazard assessments and contribute to safe process design and implementation.
• Technical Mentorship: Provide scientific guidance and mentorship to junior chemists, fostering technical growth and best practices in the laboratory.
• Innovation & Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve synthetic efficiency, sustainability, and process robustness across development programs.
• Knowledge Sharing: Contribute to internal knowledge bases, best-practice documents, and continuous improvement initiatives within Process Chemistry.

Qualifications & Skills

• Education: PhD in Organic Chemistry or a closely related scientific discipline.
• Experience: 0-5+ years of postdoctoral or industry experience in synthetic organic chemistry, process development, or pharmaceutical R&D.
• Technical Expertise: Strong hands-on expertise in complex organic synthesis, reaction optimization, and impurity control for small-molecule APIs.
• Scale-Up Experience: Demonstrated experience supporting scale-up and technology transfer to pilot or commercial manufacturing environments.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly document work and communicate technical concepts to cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.

Job Title: Senior Synthetic Organic Chemists, Ph.D.
Company Name: Wilmington PharmaTech
Location: Newark, DE

Link to Application

Position Overview

Wilmington PharmaTech (WPT) is seeking an experienced Senior Analytical Chemist to support Quality Control (QC) analytical activities for API development, clinical supply, and commercial manufacturing. This role is responsible for executing, reviewing, and overseeing analytical testing in compliance with cGMP requirements while supporting investigations, method validation, and continuous improvement initiatives. The successful candidate will serve as a technical leader within the QC laboratory, ensuring data integrity, regulatory compliance, and reliable analytical support for manufacturing operations. This position reports to senior leadership within Quality Control.

In addition, we are hiring for either an Associate Analytical Chemist position (BS/MS level) or a Senior Analytical Scientist position (Ph.D. level). We are looking for candidates with experience in analytical techniques such as HPLC, GC, and LCMS. Prior hands-on experience is preferred, although we are open to training strong candidates who are a good fit for the role.

Through the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE), this posting seeks a post-Doctoral researcher to engage in projects with the Research Innovation Center (RIC) at the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) in the area of Point Source Capture under the mentorship of Lauren Burrows. This project will be hosted at the NETL Pittsburgh, PA campus.

Link for information & Application: https://zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/NETL-Postdoc-2026-Burrows

Visiting Assistant Professor position in inorganic chemistry at Carleton College beginning in fall 2026. The successful applicant would teach inorganic chemistry and lab, as well as either organic or introductory chemistry courses, depending on their expertise and interests.

This position is eligible for funding to support research with undergraduate students, and we believe it can be excellent preparation for chemists who are interested in a career focused on teaching and research in an undergraduate environment. Carleton also provides a variety of mentoring and professional development resources for all faculty, including those in visiting positions.

Link for more details and application: Two-year, Visiting Assistant Professor position in inorganic chemistry at Carleton College

The National Energy Technology Laboratory's (NETL's) record of success has been built on understanding the future of energy and the technologies required to make that future possible. We’ve long touted our success in developing the technologies that took on acid rain in the 1970s and mercury in the early 2000s.

Program Goals:
The Professional Internship Program is designed to introduce undergraduate students and recent Bachelor's graduates to the challenges of conducting energy research, and enable graduate students and recent Master's graduates to further build off their studies and experience as they join the scientific community. Participants interact daily with assigned mentors who guide research and project activities during the internship, while they become integral members of project teams.

The program goals include providing the opportunity to participants to:
Develop skills and knowledge in their field of study
Engage with new areas of basic and applied research
Transition classroom theory into hands-on experience
Network with world-class scientists
Exchange ideas and skills with the Laboratory community
Use state-of-the-art equipment
Contribute to answers for today's pressing scientific questions
Collaborate with the broader scientific and technical communities

Use this link to learn more details and find out how to apply
https://zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/NETL-PIP-2025-Burrows

The Polyflex Division of Flex Technologies is hiring a Technical Director for our PVC Compounding Facility in Baltic, OH.  The main duties of the position are to formulate PVC compounds and develop solutions for customer projects.  The Technical Director is also responsible for evaluating new raw materials, plastics laboratory testing, evaluation of results, and authoring Safety Data Sheets and Technical Data Sheets. The Technical Director coordinates with Sales and Production to achieve solutions for customer issues. The Technical Director mentors and trains Laboratory Technicians, and is the main technical/regulatory/chemistry point of contact for any customer questions or questions from other divisions of Flex Technologies.  This position requires good verbal and written communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

This job is in a manufacturing facility in Baltic, OH. Relocation assistance available for the right candidate.

Flex Technologies offers medical, vision, and dental insurance.  Flex Technologies has a profit sharing program, with twice-yearly bonuses (predicated on the profitability of the corporation).  This position is a great entry point into the plastics/PVC industry.  We are looking for someone with a solid grounding in chemistry, who is willing to learn a lot about thermoplastics quickly, and put that knowledge to work making custom formulations for our customers.  If interested, please send a resume and cover letter to iankaigh@flextechnologies.com.