Postdoctoral Fellow - Organic Optoelectronic Materials

Indiana University Academic Positions • Bloomington, IN

10h • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Chemistry in the College of Arts + Sciences at Indiana University, consists of a well-rounded research community with cutting-edge expertise in a wide variety of modern disciplines including analytical chemistry, organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, physical chemistry, materials chemistry, and biochemistry. We are seeking a motivated and talented postdoctoral researcher to join our interdisciplinary research team at Indiana University, Bloomington. The successful candidate will contribute to cutting-edge research on the development of open- and closed-shell organic semiconducting materials for optoelectronic applications. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a collaborative environment with access to world-class facilities and to engage in high-impact research at the interface of chemistry, physics, and materials science.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Chemistry or a related field.
• Experience in organic synthesis and characterization of organic semiconductors.
• Proficiency in steady-state spectroscopy (UvVisNIR, luminescence, CW-EPR).
• Experience with time-resolved spectroscopy (TCSPC, transient absorption).
• Experience with electrochemical experiments (CV, EIS, GCD).
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with light microscopy and advanced optical characterization techniques.

Responsibilities

• Synthesize and characterize organic semiconductors, including small molecules and polymers.
• Perform steady-state spectroscopy (UvVisNIR, luminescence, and CW- EPR).
• Participate in time-resolved spectroscopy experiments (e.g., TCSPC and transient absorption).
• Participate in electrochemical experiments (e.g., CV, EIS, GCD).
• Collaborate closely with team members and external partners to design and interpret experiments.
• Leverage state-of-the-art facilities, including a premier light microscopy center, for advanced optical characterization.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work on groundbreaking research with state-of-the-art instrumentation and resources.
• Collaborative research environment with internal and external partnerships.
• Career development and mentorship opportunities in an exciting, rapidly evolving field.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree