Assistant Research Professor -Experimental Condensed Matter & Materials Physics

The Pennsylvania State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University’s Department of Physics seeks a research assistant professor to lead in superconducting hybrid devices combining superconductors with graphene and other 2D materials.

The successful candidate will oversee thin-film growth, device fabrication, and transport measurements, with HPCVD, nanofabrication, and low-temperature/high-field experiments. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in Physics, materials, or device physics.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Physics, materials or device physics.
• Strong knowledge in superconductivity, quantum materials, and superconducting devices.
• Experience with epitaxial growth of thin films using CVD and related techniques preferred.
• Knowledge of pulsed-laser deposition, sputtering, lithography and low-temp, high-field measurements.

Responsibilities

• Lead in thin film growth, device fabrication, and transport measurements of superconducting devices.
• Work on graphene and other 2D materials interfaced devices and nanofabrication.
• Fabricate superconducting thin films using HPCVD and perform low-temperature experiments.

Skills

Superconductivity

Quantum materials

Device fabrication

Low temperature measurements

Education

Ph.D. in Physics, materials or device physics

Tools

CVD thin-film growth

Pulsed-laser deposition

Sputtering

Electron-beam lithography

Low-temperature measurements

Job description

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

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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Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

BENEFITS

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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