Jobs UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO BOULDER

The Marder Group is all about advancing knowledge and making new discoveries useful in real-world applications. We do this by designing molecules based on hypotheses, creating them efficiently, and working closely with theorists and device scientists.

At the heart of our research is manipulating electrons in organic and organometallic systems. We design molecules to control how electrons are distributed in materials to understand how their structure affects their properties in areas like nonlinear optics, organic electronics, and surface modification.

We often use this knowledge to design functional materials that can be used in optical devices, organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), organic field-effect transistors (OFETs), and organic solar cells.

To gain a deep understanding of our materials and processes, we collaborate with some of the best theorists, physicists, device scientists, and engineers from around the world. Click on the icons below to find out more about some of the topics we research. 

The candidate will be responsible for developing polymer and surface modifiers that incorporate functional groups (azide) and a second functional group that modulates the interaction between a polymer and a catalyst. This modulation will enable the control of the binding of the catalyst to the polymer surface through specific interactions or by altering the wettability of the surface. The molecular structures, modifier polymers, and surfaces will facilitate our team’s development of a comprehensive understanding of charge transfer and interfacial chemical and electrochemical events that underpin efficient energy conversion and storage. Additionally, the candidate will contribute to the identification of factors that influence the durability of these low-cost and scalable materials.

• A Bachelors degree.