Post Doctoral Fellow - Department of Chemistry

About the role

The Kolis research group in the Department of Chemistry at Clemson University is seeking a motivated postdoctoral researcher to join an existing project involving the synthesis and characterization of single crystals with unusual magnetic and quantum material properties. The focus of the Kolis group research for this high‑risk, high‑reward project is to employ a unique high temperature hydrothermal method to access unexplored new structure types and metal oxidation states. The goal is to synthesize and study new single crystal phases having new and unusual magnetic properties and displaying frustrated magnetic states and quantum properties. By accessing unusual high metal oxidation states, new materials with frustrated quantum behavior will be observed. The work is funded by the NSF. The anticipated start date is flexible, with late August 2026 preferred. The appointment will be for one year with options for yearly renewal based on performance and funding availability.

About the department

For more information about Clemson, visit http://www.clemson.edu/. For more information about the department and its programs, visit https://www.clemson.edu/science/academics/departments/chemistry/.

Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in Chemistry, Physics, or a related field is required.
• Prior experience with high temperature hydrothermal single crystal growth and X‑ray diffraction characterization is required.
• Proven ability to use high temperature hydrothermal reaction methods to grow and characterize single crystals, including performing reactions in solvents at temperatures between 500‑700 °C and pressures exceeding 200 kPa.
• Ability to characterize compounds using single crystal and powder X‑ray diffraction, and to assist in collection and oversee magnetic data.
• Expected to design and execute experiments to accomplish the project goals and provide oversight and mentorship to junior members of the research group.