The laboratory of Prof. Yan Zhao in Chemistry Department is seeking a postdoctoral research associate with background in organic chemistry and catalysis. The successful candidate will design and synthesize functional polymeric nanoparticles as artificial enzymes. The appointment is for one year and renewable upon mutual consent. See recent publications for examples: J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2022, 144, 17110. https://doi.org/10.1021/jacs.2c06848 and J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2024, 146, 4346. https://doi.org/10.1021/jacs.3c13700. Another area of interest is the intervention of biological processes by peptide-binding materials: ACS Nano 2023, 17, 4764. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsnano.2c11186 and J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2021, 143, 639. https://doi.org/10.1021/jacs.0c11566. Preferred Qualifications: Ph.D. in chemistry; Strong skills in organic synthesis and prior research experience in catalysis and/or supramolecular chemistry. Email zhaoy@iastate.edu to apply.