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Postdoctoral Research Associate – Photon and Electron-Driven Chemistry for EUV Lithography

Brookhaven National Laboratory

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Full time
Where
Upton, NY
Posted
Aug 17

The Chemistry Division (http://www.bnl.gov/chemistry) at Brookhaven National Laboratory is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to perform fundamental research into photon- and electron-driven chemistry relevant to extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography. The position is in the Electron- and Photo-Induced Processes Group (EPIP, https://www.bnl.gov/chemistry/epip/) and will involve collaboration with the Center for Functional Nanomaterials (CFN, https://www.bnl.gov/cfn/) and use of the National Synchrotron Light Source II (NSLS-II, https://www.bnl.gov/nsls2/).

Position Description

The successful candidate will investigate chemical transformations driven by EUV photons and high-energy electrons to better understand the fundamental processes relevant to modern and future photolithography for microelectronics.

The research will primarily involve the use of transient ab…

What you'd do

  • Planning experiments, preparing samples, and conducting experiments at LEAF.
  • Data analysis (e.g., fitting transient absorption data, making plots of spectra).
  • Writing papers and presenting work at seminars and conferences.
  • PhD in physical chemistry, or a related field.
  • Experience in the fields of photochemistry, radiation chemistry, or EUV lithography.
  • Experience using pulse radiolysis, optical transient absorption or related spectroscopic methods.
  • Proficiency in solution preparation, simple purification, characterization (glovebox, Schlenk line, NMR, etc.).
  • Demonstrated commitment to working safely, acting ethically, and taking personal accountability for operational excellence.
  • This position will be on-site in Upton, NY.
  • Appointment will be for two years with an opportunity for renewal based on performance and continued funding.

About Brookhaven National Laboratory

Brookhaven National Laboratory (www.bnl.gov) delivers discovery science and transformative technology to power and secure the nation’s future. Brookhaven Lab is a multidisciplinary laboratory with seven Nobel Prize-winning discoveries, 37 R&D 100 Awards, and more than 70 years of pioneering research. The Lab is primarily supported by the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Science. Brookhaven Science Associates (BSA) operates and manages the Laboratory for DOE.

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2026-08-06