Post-Doctoral Fellow, Chemistry

Colorado School of Mines • Colorado, CO

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About The Position

The Department of Chemistry at Colorado School of Mines is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow for a research program focused on next-generation materials for perovskite solar cells. The position is scheduled to begin in November 2026. The fellow will contribute to renewable energy research while gaining experience in project leadership, laboratory management, and student mentorship.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in chemistry, materials science, polymer science, or a related field.
• Experience synthesizing organic/polymer semiconductors and conducting air-sensitive chemical syntheses.
• Experience with Schlenk techniques and materials purification techniques such as column chromatography, distillation, recrystallization, or sublimation.
• Experience with materials characterization techniques including NMR, FT-IR, GC-MS, MALDI, UV-vis, GPC, DSC, TGA, and fluorescence spectroscopy.
• Ability to work well as a team player in a cross-disciplinary environment.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, synthesize, and characterize novel materials for solar energy applications.
• Fabricate and evaluate perovskite solar cell devices incorporating newly developed materials.
• Conduct advanced materials and device characterization studies.
• Support laboratory operations, project coordination, and research planning.
• Mentor and supervise undergraduate and graduate student researchers.

Benefits

• Flexible health and dental care options.
• 11 paid holidays per year.
• Retirement plan fully vested on the first day of employment, with an employer contribution.
• Tuition benefits: 6 credits per year for employees and a 50 percent discount for dependents.
• RTD Ecopass for free regional light rail and bus transportation.
• Discount programs through the State of Colorado.
• Free tickets to Mines Athletics home games.
• Access to the Recreation Center, including fitness classes and training, a swimming pool, and equipment rentals through the Outdoor Rec Center.
• On-campus daycare center.

What This Job Offers

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