Assistant Research Professor -Experimental Condensed Matter & Materials Physics

The Pennsylvania State University; Ferguson Township (PA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Competitive benefits

Retirement plans

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University in Pennsylvania State University is seeking a research assistant professor to lead work on superconducting hybrid devices, interfacing superconductors with graphene and other 2D materials. You will drive thin-film growth, device fabrication, and low-temperature transport studies, with a focus on epitaxial growth and lithography.

Applicants should hold a PhD in Physics, materials or device physics and have experience in CVD, PVD, and nanofabrication techniques.

Qualifications

• PhD in Physics, materials or device physics required.
• Strong background in superconductivity and quantum materials.
• Experience with thin-film growth and device fabrication.

Responsibilities

• Lead in growth of superconducting thin films and device fabrication.
• Perform transport measurements on graphene/2D materials interfaces.
• Collaborate on project development and manuscript preparation.

Skills

Superconductivity

Quantum materials

Device fabrication

Low-temperature measurements

Thin-film deposition

Education

PhD in Physics, Materials or Device Physics

Tools

CVD epitaxial growth

Pulsed-laser deposition

Sputtering

Lithography

Low-temperature measurements

Job description

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.

This is a term position; length of the term will be discussed during the interview process.

Continuation past the term length discussed will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding.

POSITION SPECIFICS

The Department of Physics at The Pennsylvania State University is seeking to fill a research assistant professor position in the areas of superconducting hybrid devices involving superconductors with graphene and other 2D materials. The successful candidate will lead in thin film growth, device fabrication, and transport measurements of devices involving superconductors interfaced with graphene, topological materials and other 2D materials. The project involves fabrication of superconducting thin films using a HPCVD process, nanofabrication, and low temperature and high magnetic field measurement. The ideal candidate should have very good knowledge and experience in the areas in superconductivity, quantum materials, and superconducting devices. Technical experience in the areas of epitaxial growth of thin films using CVD and related technique is preferred. Knowledge and experience on pulsed-laser deposition, sputtering, photo- and electron beam lithography, and measurements at low temperature and high magnetic fields are desired.

Requirements include a Ph.D. in Physics, materials or device physics. 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 [e-mail] indicating the appropriate job number in the subject line. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a suitable candidate is found.

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• Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional wellbeing.
• In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans.
• One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.
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