Postdoctoral Researcher in Synthetic Organometallic Chemistry; R24-41

Location: Albany, NY

Category: Research Foundation Careers

Posted On: Tue Aug 27 2024

Successful candidates will synthesize metal‑containing photoresist compounds. He/she will characterize newly‑synthesized compounds using NMR, IR and GPC, as well as test for thermal and air stability, coating quality and sensitivity to EUV light. Additionally, post‑doctoral researchers will take up to two trips a year to the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) in Villigen, Switzerland to use and operate the EUV interference lithography beam line to characterize newly‑synthesized materials for their performance as high‑resolution photoresists.

• Applicants should have a Ph.D. with publications demonstrating expertise in synthetic organometallic chemistry, synthetic organic chemistry, synthetic inorganic chemistry or synthetic polymer chemistry.
• Applicants must demonstrate an ability to develop inclusive and equitable relationships within our diverse campus community.
• Applicants must demonstrate an ability to support diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and belonging, relative to their role.

• Synthesis and characterization of organometallic or inorganic compounds, as well as expertise including physical chemistry, chemical engineering, and material science.
• Expertise in photoresists, photochemistry, or work at synchrotrons would be an added bonus.

$58,000-$62,000

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