Postdoctoral Fellow Inorganic Polymer Synthesis
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Advance inorganic polymer synthesis for ceramics as an NRC Postdoctoral Fellow, working full-time onsite in specialized chemistry and materials facilities.
Within Quantum and Nanotechnologies, you will develop inorganic and organometallic precursors for refractory and ultrahigh-temperature ceramics. The two-year fellowship focuses on synthetic chemistry, polymer characterization, thermal analysis, and high-temperature processing. Your work will connect molecular structure and processing with ceramic yield, pyrolysis behaviour, phase evolution, and composition.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design transition-metal-containing preceramic polymers
- Synthesize and purify inorganic precursor systems
- Characterize polymers, molecules, and ceramic materials
- Evaluate pyrolysis behaviour and phase evolution
- Support coating, infiltration, and printing assessments
Requirements:
- PhD in chemistry or closely related discipline
- Demonstrated experience in synthetic chemistry
- PhD obtained within three years or completion within six months
- Experience with inorganic or organometallic synthesis considered an asset
- Eligibility for Reliability Status verification
Apply synthetic chemistry and materials characterization expertise to NRC research advancing polymer-derived refractory and ultrahigh-temperature ceramics.