Postdoctoral Associate - Materials Science & Nanoengineering

Special Instructions to Applicants: Please attach a cover letter and a curriculum vitae in the Supporting Documents section of the application.

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Position Summary

The department of Materials Science and NanoEngineering has an open Postdoctoral position. We are seeking independent and creative candidates with outstanding track records to join our multidisciplinary research team. The selected individual will carry out research in the areas of nanophotonics and quantum optics of nanoscale materials and devices. Candidates with a strong background in low-dimensional materials and devices, quantum optics, and nanophotonics are highly encouraged to apply. The selected individual will have access to state-of-the-art research facilities and gain in-depth knowledge of the research frontiers in these fields. He/she will also have the opportunity to be a part of a world-class scientific team and be involved in vigorous research programs.

This position is term-limited and funded by a grant, soft and/or restricted funds. Continued employment is contingent on the renewal of funding.

Hiring Range: $55,000 - $65,000

Requirements

• Ph.D. or other doctoral degree in physics, chemistry, material science, electrical engineering, or a related discipline

• No experience required

Skills required

• A strong background in nanophotonics, confocal laser microscopy, and/or magneto-optical spectroscopy

• Familiarity with low-dimensional materials and/or their optoelectronic devices

• Experience in micro-/nano-structure fabrication and the related simulation tools (such as COMSOL, FDTD etc.)

• Excellent written and oral communication as well as data analysis skill

• Strong skills in collaboration and ability to work independently

Preferences

• Familiarity with conducting measurements at cryogenic temperatures is a plus

• Knowledge of programing languages such as LabVIEW, Python, MATLAB

• Familiarity with low-dimensional material processing is desired

• Experience working with magnetic fields is desired but not required

Essential Functions

• Investigate material structure and optical property correlations

• Perform microscopic and spectroscopic studies of nanoobjects

• Perform numerical simulations of photonic structures

• Process and prepare samples for characterization purposes

• Analyze and model data, and write manuscripts

• Present results in seminars and conferences

• Perform all other job duties as assigned

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