Post-Doctoral Fellow, Chemistry
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About the role
Engineering a world of possibilities
Postdoctoral Fellow - Perovskite Solar Cell Materials
The Opportunity
The Department of Chemistry at Colorado School of Mines is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to join an innovative research program focused on next-generation materials for perovskite solar cells. Position will begin in November 2026.
Key responsibilities include
- Designing, synthesizing, and characterizing novel materials for solar energy applications.
- Fabricating and evaluating perovskite solar cell devices incorporating newly developed materials.
- Conducting advanced materials and device characterization studies.
- Supporting laboratory operations, project coordination, and research planning.
- Mentoring and supervising undergraduate and graduate student researchers.
Additional information
This is an excellent opportunity for a talented scientist to contribute to impactful renewable energy research while gaining valuable experience in project leadership, laboratory management, and student mentorship.
Minimum Qualifications
- Ph.D. in chemistry, materials science, polymer science, or related fields.
- Experience with organic/polymer semi-conductors synthesis, air-sensitive chemical syntheses, schlenk techniques, materials purification techniques (column chromatography, distillation, recrystallization, sublimation, etc).
- Experience with materials characterization techniques including - NMR, FT-IR, GC-MS, MALDI, UV-vis, GPC, DSC, TGA, and fluorescence spectroscopy.
- Team player who works well in a cross-disciplinary environment.
- Excellent writing and communication skills.
TOTAL REWARDS $62,000 annual salary rate
Mines takes into consideration a combination of candidate's education, training and experience as well as the position's scope and complexity, the discretion and latitude required in the role, work location, and external market and internal value when determining a salary level for potential new employees.
Colorado School of Mines offers a robust portfolio of benefits for all employees. For this role, that includes:
- Flexible health and dental care options
- Generous leave time: 11 paid holidays per year
- Fully vested retirement plan on first day of employment, with generous employer contribution
- Tuition benefits (6 credits per year for employees, 50 percent discount for dependents)
- RTD Ecopass for free regional light rail and bus transportation
All Mines employees also have access to discount programs through the State of Colorado and free tickets for Mines Athletics home games, as well as access to the state of the art Recreation Center (fitness classes and training, swimming pool and more) and equipment rentals through the Outdoor Rec Center. We are proud to have an on campus daycare center. For more details about benefits at Mines, visit mines.edu/human-resources/benefits.
How to Apply
Applicants must complete an online application (indicating personal information, demographic information, veteran status) and upload the following:
- CV including publication list
- Cover letter expressing interest
Successful completion of a background investigation is required for this position. Contact Kathleen Feighny in HR with any questions at.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
It is the intent of Mines to comply with the applicable requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008, and their implementation rules and regulations, in support of equal opportunities for qualified applicants with disabilities. To meet this goal, Mines will make reasonable accommodations during the employment selection process and within our working environment.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on our site as a result of your disability. You can request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our Human Resources team at or for assistance.
Successful completion of a background investigation may be required for this position.
Colorado School of Mines is committed to equal opportunity for all persons. Mines does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), ancestry, creed, marital status, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status or current military service. Further, Mines does not retaliate against community members for filing complaints regarding or implicating any of these protected statuses.
Mines' commitment to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and equal access is reflected in the administration of its policies, procedures, programs and activities and in its efforts to achieve a talented student body and workforce.
Through its policies, procedures and resources, Mines complies with federal law, Colorado state law, administrative regulations, executive orders and other legal requirements to prevent discrimination (including harassment or retaliation) within the Mines campus community and to address potential allegations of inequality or concerns for safety.
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