The responsibilities of a postdoctoral researcher in catalysis may include:
- Conducting experimental and theoretical research to develop new catalytic processes. - Designing and synthesizing new catalysts. - Characterizing catalysts using techniques such as X-ray diffraction, NMR spectroscopy, and electron microscopy. - Analyzing reaction mechanisms and kinetics. - Writing and publishing research papers. - Mentoring graduate and undergraduate students. - Writing grant proposals to secure research funding.