Postdoctoral Scholar-Fixed Term East Lansing, Michigan, United States Chemistry 10032142 Area of Interest: Research/Scientific Full Time/Part Time: Full Time (90-100%) Group: Fixed Term Academic Staff Union/Non-Union: Non-Union Faculty/Academic Staff Opening on: Aug 20 2026 Closing at: Aug 20 2028 - 23:55 EDT Salary Commensurate with Experience College Of Natural Science 1153921 Position Summary The Kim Lab at MSU
Chemistry is seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar to conduct research on the growth and characterization of magnetic hybrid layered semiconductors using a metal-organic chemical vapor deposition (MOCVD) system. The successful candidate will contribute to a project aimed at achieving high magnetic dopant concentrations and dopant activity, and studying the resulting magnetic, structural, and photonic properties.
Responsibilities include: Operating and maintaining a home-built MOCVD system Growing and characterizing doped and undoped single-crystals via optical microscopy, spectroscopy, electron microscopy, and X-ray techniques Conducting temperature- and field-dependent magnetic (EPR, SQUID) and optical (steady-state and time-resolved PL, magneto-PL) measurements to probe magnetic ordering and spin-polarized light emission
Mentoring graduate and undergraduate researchers, and contributing to manuscript and grant preparation Equal Employment Opportunity Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status. Required Degree Doctorate Minimum Requirements PhD in
Chemistry Physics Materials Science or related field any research experience Desired Qualifications Research experience with low-dimensional or dilute magnetic semiconductors, 2D magnetic materials, or related quantum/spintronic materials Experience with vapor-phase synthesis techniques (CVD/MOCVD, MBE, ALD, or similar) of semiconductors or hybrid/perovskite materials Hands-on experience with structural and magnetic
characterization techniques such as XRD, SQUID magnetometry, and EPR Experience with optical/photoluminescence spectroscopy, including temperature-dependent, time-resolved, or polarization-resolved PL measurements Familiarity with electron microscopy (TEM/STEM) Strong record of peer-reviewed publications and evidence of independent research initiative Good communication skills and experience mentoring junior
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