Lead Researcher: Superconducting 2D Materials & Graphene

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

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.