Post-Doctoral Fellow, Physics at Mines National Laboratory Rockies

🚀 Engineering a World of Possibilities:
Postdoctoral Fellow in Physics (Organic Photovoltaics) Colorado School of Mines × National Laboratory of the Rockies

Colorado School of Mines is seeking a Post-Doctoral Fellow to join a collaborative research effort with the National Laboratory of the Rockies
, advancing next‑generation organic solar cell durability, reliability, and lifetime performance
. If you’re passionate about renewable energy materials and want to work at the intersection of physics, chemistry, and engineering—this is your opportunity.

• Developing packaging strategies to extend OPV cell/module lifetimes
• Designing and executing accelerated stress + reliability tests
• Performing post‑mortem and root‑cause failure analysis
• Using advanced characterization tools (HPLC, NMR, SEM, XPS, XRD)
• Conducting EQE and IV measurements
• Collaborating across disciplines and contributing to publications + conference presentations
• Supporting a strong EHS culture in the lab

• PhD in Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics, or related field
• Hands‑on experience with organic photovoltaics
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Experience with OPV mini‑modules or large‑area devices
• Solution and vapor‑phase deposition experience
• Reliability testing + failure analysis background
• Familiarity with analytical chemistry and materials characterization

$65,000–$73,000 Plus a robust benefits package, including:

• 13 paid holidays + a full winter break
• Tuition benefits for employees and dependents
• Free RTD Ecopass
• Access to campus recreation, events, athletics, and more
• Learn more: mines.edu/human-resources/benefits

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Submit:

• CV with publication list
• Letter of interest
• Contact info for three references

Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities. Background check required.

Mines is a top‑ranked public research university (R1) known for tackling the world’s biggest challenges in energy, Earth, and environment
. With ~7,000 students, a tight‑knit community, and a high‑impact research culture, Mines offers an environment where your work truly matters.

Golden, CO offers the best of both worlds—
historic charm, mountain access, and proximity to Denver
, all under 300+ days of sunshine.

If you’re driven by mission, innovation, and impact…
Look to Mines.

And learn more about National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR) at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./areas