- Background in synthetic inorganic/organometallic chemistry, specifically Ir(III) and Ru(II) coordination compounds
- Experience with imidazophenanthroline or related N-heterocyclic ligand synthesis and characterization
- Proficiency in photophysical characterization techniques (e.g., UV-Vis absorption, luminescence spectroscopy, lifetime measurements)
- Experience in photochemical studies (e.g., photostability, reactive oxygen species generation, photoredox behavior)
- Skills in standard characterization methods (NMR, mass spectrometry, elemental analysis, X-ray crystallography if applicable)
- Ability to design and synthesize new photosensitizers and study their photophysical/photochemical properties
- Relevant degree (e.g., MSc/PhD) in chemistry or a closely related field