Postdoc: Magnetic Materials & High-Temp Synthesis

Iowa State University; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plans

Vacation and leave time

Onsite childcare

Job summary

Iowa State University is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to conduct experimental research on the synthesis, discovery, and characterization of new ferromagnetic materials.

The successful candidate will work with Ames National Laboratory scientists and ISU faculty, performing high-temperature reactions, phase analysis, and property measurements. Strong collaboration and effective communication for reports and manuscripts are required.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in condensed matter physics, solid-state chemistry, materials science or related field.
• Experience with high-temperature solid-state synthesis and crystal growth; flux synthesis, arc melting, vapor transport, or powder sintering.
• Ability to interpret temperature-composition phase diagrams and guide synthesis.
• Strong understanding of magnetism and magnetic materials.

Responsibilities

• Plan and perform high-temperature synthesis experiments to discover new ferromagnetic materials.
• Characterize materials using XRD, EDS, electron microscopy and calorimetry.
• Measure magnetization, electrical transport, and specific heat as functions of T and field.
• Collaborate with theoretical/computational researchers and prepare presentations/publications.

Skills

High-temperature synthesis

X-ray diffraction

Magnetism

Materials characterization

Calorimetry

Data analysis

Crystal growth

Education

Ph.D. in condensed matter physics, solid-state chemistry, materials science

Tools

MPMS/PPMS

XRD

SEM/EDS

Calorimetry

Job description

Iowa State University is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to conduct experimental research on the synthesis, discovery, and characterization of new ferromagnetic materials.

The successful candidate will work with Ames National Laboratory scientists and ISU faculty, performing high-temperature reactions, phase analysis, and property measurements. Strong collaboration and effective communication for reports and manuscripts are required.