Postdoctoral Fellow - Organic Optoelectronic Materials

Postdoctoral Fellow - Organic Optoelectronic Materials

The Department of Chemistry in the College of Arts + Sciences at Indiana University, Bloomington, invites a motivated postdoctoral researcher to join our interdisciplinary team working on open- and closed-shell organic semiconducting materials for optoelectronic applications.

Initial appointment of 12 months with potential for a 12‑month extension based on performance. Competitive salary and benefits package offered.

• Synthesize and characterize organic semiconductors, including small molecules and polymers.
• Perform steady‑state spectroscopy (UV‑Vis‑NIR, luminescence, CW‑EPR).
• Participate in time‑resolved spectroscopy experiments such as TCSPC and transient absorption.
• Conduct electrochemical experiments (CV, EIS, GCD).
• Collaborate 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.

• Opportunity to work on groundbreaking research with state‑of‑the‑art instrumentation.
• Collaborative environment with internal and external partnerships.
• Career development and mentorship in an evolving field.

• 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 desirable.
• Interdisciplinary mindset and eagerness to expand skills across chemistry, spectroscopy, and materials science.

None specified.

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.