Postdoc: Spintronic Device Physics & Fabrication

University of Southern California; California; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Southern California seeks a postdoctoral researcher to lead validation experiments and bridge theory with experiment in a spintronics program. You will co-author publications, contribute to patents, and interact with senior faculty across USC-ISI and partner institutions.

The role offers access to USC-ISI cleanroom facilities, with a 18-month initial appointment renewable up to 36 months, based on performance and funding.

Qualifications

• PhD awarded or imminent in physics, electrical engineering, materials science, or related field.
• Demonstrated competence in both a computational technique (NEGF/DFT/micromagnetics/spin dynamics) and an experimental technique (fabrication, transport, FMR, or characterization).
• Strong publication record.

Responsibilities

• Design and lead validation experiments within the program, at major decision gates.
• Co-author theory and experimental publications and contribute to patent portfolio.
• Collaborate across theory and experiment in a multi-PI team.

Skills

NEGF

DFT

micromagnetics

atomistic spin dynamics

device fabrication

theory-experiment bridge

Education

PhD in Physics or related field

Tools

MATLAB

Python stack

Job description

University of Southern California seeks a postdoctoral researcher to lead validation experiments and bridge theory with experiment in a spintronics program. You will co-author publications, contribute to patents, and interact with senior faculty across USC-ISI and partner institutions.

The role offers access to USC-ISI cleanroom facilities, with a 18-month initial appointment renewable up to 36 months, based on performance and funding.