Job Description

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Hiring Unit:
Department of Chemistry
Position Summary:

• Synthesis of molecular building blocks and organic electronic materials, including conjugated molecules, polymers and covalent organic frameworks.
• Structural and optoelectronic characterization of the synthesized materials via spectroscopic, diffraction and electrochemical techniques.
• Modelling of organic materials using standard computational tools (Gaussian, Materials Studio, VASP).
• Assisting the PI in daily management of the lab, including troubleshooting/maintenance of the instrumentation, equipment/chemicals acquisition, training of research (undergraduate and graduate) students in experimental and computational techniques and instrumental analysis.
• Participation in external collaborations with industrial partners.
• Preparing progress reports and manuscripts of research articles.

Qualifications:

• Strong skills in organic synthesis of pi-conjugated molecules and polymers.
• Experience in synthesis and characterization of Covalent Organic Frameworks.
• Experience in computational modelling (DFT), optical spectroscopy, electrochemistry, and diffraction analysis.
• Knowledge of laboratory equipment sufficient for basic troubleshooting.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Teamwork spirit and strong interpersonal skills.

Experience and Education:

• PhD in Chemistry and a minimum of 5 years of experience in research on organic electronic materials

Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.
McGill University is an English-language university where most teaching and research activities are conducted in the English language, thereby requiring English communication both verbally and in writing.
Hourly Salary: $33.96
Hours per Week: 35 (Full time)
Location: Maass Chemistry Bldg
Supervisor: Professor
Position Start Date: 2025-10-14
Position End Date: 2026-11-30
Deadline to Apply: 2025-11-04
This position is covered by the Association of McGill University Research Employees (AMURE) collective agreement.
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