Postdoctoral Fellow - Organic Optoelectronic Materials

Key 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.

What We Offer

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

Basic Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Chemistry, Materials Science, Physics, or a related field.
• Strong background in organic semiconductor synthesis and multi-step synthetic techniques.
• Proficiency in steady-state and/or time-resolved spectroscopy is highly desirable.
• An interdisciplinary mindset and eagerness to expand skills across chemistry, spectroscopy, and materials science.

Qualifications

Additional Qualifications:

• Salary and Rank: Special Instructions
• Initial Appointment: 12 months
• Extension: Available based on performance
• Benefits Package: Competitive

Department Contact for Questions

Questions regarding the position or application process can be directed to: Prof. Ricardo Vazquez, Department of Chemistry, Indiana University, 800 E. Kirkwood Avenue, Bloomington, IN 47405, ricvazqu@indiana.edu.