Postdoctoral Research Associate - Non-Volatile Magnetic Memory Fabrication And Characterization

The College of Engineering at Virginia Commonwealth University, Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering, seek culturally and professionally diverse candidates to apply for the Postdoctoral Research Associate - Non-volatile Magnetic Memory Fabrication and Characterization position.

Since its inception in 1996, the Virginia Commonwealth University College of Engineering has brought innovative, real-world engineering education to Central Virginia. Comprised of five different departments plus the Dean's office, the College of Engineering enrolls more than 1,700 undergraduate and 250 graduate students in several degree programs supported by approximately 600 full-time, part-time, and student employees. As part of a premier research university known for tenacity, love of the city of Richmond, and commitment to diversity and access, the College of Engineering values the significant and positive impact of our people and ideas in the promotion of regional and global prosperity involving research and life sciences.

Position Responsibilities:

The successful candidate for this Postdoctoral Research Associate position will have a unique opportunity to develop and expand upon a diversified technical skill set while making a positive contribution to the field of magnetic materials and spintronic devices.

Research projects for this position will involve modeling, simulating, fabricating, and characterizing voltage-controlled nanomagnetic devices. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in magnetism and solid-state physics. Preference will be given to candidates who have experience in fabricating and characterizing nanomagnetic devices. In this position, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to work and collaborate with a vast network of scientists and engineers.

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in electrical/electronics engineering, mechanical engineering, materials science, physics, or relevant field

• Experience in modeling nanomagnetic/spintronic devices

• Experience in fabrication and characterization of electric-field controlled nanomagnetic devices

• Strong background in magnetism, skyrmions, and nanomagnetic devices

• Excellent communication skills

• Demonstrated ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams

• Ability to work under tight deadlines and short turnaround times

• The College of Engineering at VCU champions diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Cultivating an ecosystem where differences are celebrated and our faculty, staff, and students have the opportunity to thrive is at the core of how we operate. The successful candidate will demonstrate experience that shows their commitment to fostering such an environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in magnetic force microscopy (MFM) measurements

• Experience in magneto-optical characterization

• Experience in Lorentz Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM)

• Experience in micromagnetic and atomistic simulations

• Experience in electron-beam lithography

• Experience in electron-beam materials deposition for thin films

About the College of Engineering:

The College of Engineering's mission is to create and grow a diverse community of exceptional students, faculty, staff, alumni, and industry partners that strive to create a common future for all where innovative, sustainable, and equitable solutions to global engineering challenges are realized for the benefit of this generation and future generations. Additional information about the department's programs and faculty may be found at https://egr.vcu.edu/departments/mechanical/ .

Additional Information:

• FLSA Status: Exempt
• ORP Eligibility: Yes