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Senior Condensed Matter Physicist

Cambridge, MA · On-site

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Summary: As a Senior Condensed Matter Physicist, the candidate will play a critical role in the ... A Senior Hardware Physics Engineer is a physicist, applied physicist, optical engineer, electrical ...

Draper

Senior Condensed Matter Physicist

Cambridge, MA

$82K - $220K/yr

Summary: As a Senior Condensed Matter Physicist, the candidate will play a critical role in the ... A Senior Hardware Physics Engineer is a physicist, applied physicist, optical engineer, electrical ...

The Pennsylvania State University

TheEberly College of Science, Department of PhysicsatThe Pennsylvania State Universityis seeking to fill two Postdoctoral Scholar positionsin Experimental Condensed Matter Physics .The successful ...

Indiana University

Postdoctoral Fellow

Bloomington, IN · On-site

$45K - $61K/yr

The successful applicant will be joining a vibrant department, with active theoretical and experimental research in condensed matter and AMO physics, as well as correlated condensed matter, quantum ...

Williammary

D. in condensed matter physics or a related field, at the time appointment begins. Preferred Qualifications: * Experience in theoretical and computational modeling of superconducting systems and ...

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Postdoctoral Scholar - Experimental Condensed Matter Physics

Postdoctoral Scholar - Experimental Condensed Matter Physics

Penn State University

University Park, PA • On-site

Full-time

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
The Eberly College of Science, Department of Physics at The Pennsylvania State University is seeking to fill two postdoctoral positions in Experimental Condensed Matter Physics. The successful candidate will actively engage in Prof. Cui-Zu Chang's research program (https://sites.psu.edu/changresearch/), which focuses on exploring quantum phenomena in films and heterostructures grown by molecular beam epitaxy (MBE). The projects in Cui-Zu's group encompass a range of techniques, including MBE growth, angle-resolved photoemission spectroscopy (ARPES), scanning tunneling microscopy and spectroscopy (STM/S), nanoscale device fabrication, mechanical exfoliation, and dilution electrical transport measurements. We are seeking an ideal candidate with expertise in at least one of these areas.
Requirements include a Ph.D. in Physics or related fields. Applications must be submitted electronically and include a cover letter, CV, and statement of research interests. Applicants should arrange for three reference letters to be submitted to physicsapply@psu.edu indicating the appropriate job number in the subject line. This is a limited term appointment funded for one year from the date of hire, with the possibility of refunding. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a suitable candidate is found.
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