Postdoctoral Fellow: Condensed Matter Physics in Qatar

Carnegie Mellon University; Doha; On-site; QAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMUQ) invites applications for a postdoctoral position focused on the dynamic, structural, thermodynamic, transport, electrical and magnetic properties of layered quantum materials. The project emphasizes metallic and insulating two‑dimensional magnets under extreme conditions, located in Doha, Qatar.

The appointment is up to 3 years, with a starting date of August 2025 or later, and involves a collaboration among CMUQ and international partners.

Qualifications

• PhD required in a relevant field.
• Strong experience with high-pressure techniques.
• Ability to drive a research project independently.
• Knowledge of transport, magnetic, thermodynamic and structural measurement techniques.

Responsibilities

• Conduct experimental studies of layered quantum materials using diverse probing techniques.
• Contribute to materials synthesis and characterization for select systems.
• Collaborate with international partners to advance project goals.

Skills

High-pressure tech

Independent researcher

Measurement techniques

Education

PhD in relevant field

Job description

Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMUQ)

Open Date

Apr 26, 2025

Description

A postdoctoral position is available for a research project led by Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar. The project aims to study the dynamic, structural, thermodynamic, transport, electrical and magnetic properties of layered quantum materials. The particular focus will be on metallic and insulating two-dimensional magnets under extreme conditions of low temperature, high magnetic field and especially high pressure. The core project activities will involve the experimental study of these materials using a variety of probing techniques, beginning for some systems with materials synthesis and characterization.

The appointment is up to 3 years, located in Doha, Qatar, with starting date of August 2025 or later.

The project is a collaboration between Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar, Doha University for Science and Technology (Qatar), the Paul Scherrer Institute (Switzerland), the Hamad bin Khalifa University (Qatar) and the University of Sharja (UAE).

About CMU in Qatar

CMU in Qatar (CMUQ) operates in concert with several other American and European branch campuses under the umbrella of Qatar Foundation’s Education City (https://www.qf.org.qa/education/education-city ). The branch campus closely follows the admissions requirements and English language curriculum of the home campus in Pittsburgh, USA which awards all degrees. The several thousand students in the Education City are a broad mix of nationalities, but primarily from the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia. CMUQ’s faculty is a mix of professionals hired specifically for this campus and seconded by faculty from the main campus. CMUQ’s primary focus is undergraduate education in Business Administration, Biological Sciences, Computer Science, and Information Systems.

Qualifications

• PhD in relevant field
• Strong previous experience in high‑pressure techniques
• Highly independent and able to drive the research project with minimal supervision
• Knowledge of several transport, magnetic, thermodynamic and structural measurement techniques
• Experience in neutron scattering, synchrotron x‑ray studies or ARPES is an advantage

Carnegie Mellon Universityis an equal opportunity employer. It does not discriminate in admission, employment, or administration of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy or related condition, family status, marital status, parental status, religion, ancestry, veteran status, or genetic information. Furthermore, Carnegie Mellon University does not discriminate and is required not to discriminate in violation of federal, state, or local laws or executive orders.