About the role
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 researchers
Required Application Materials
Cover letter,
curriculum vitae,
names and email addresses of 2-3 references
Review of applications will begin on September 3, 2026, and continue until the position is filled.
Website
https://www.chemistry.msu.edu/
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