Postdoctoral Fellow in Applied Physics

TopSciNet; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan State University’s Department of Physics invites a Postdoctoral Research Associate to work on the growth and characterization of wide bandgap semiconductors, including cubic boron nitride. This joint position bridges Physics and Electrical/Computer Engineering, offering mentorship, publishing opportunities, and presenting at professional meetings.

Applicants must hold a PhD in Physics or a closely related field and have at least three years of experimental research experience in crystal

Qualifications

• PhD in Physics or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 3 years of experimental research experience.
• Hands-on experience in crystal growth, characterization tools, and laboratory maintenance.
• Proven publication record in academic writing.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare semiconductor samples and conduct experiments
• Collect, analyze, and interpret experimental data
• Maintain laboratory equipment and characterization tools
• Prepare manuscripts and present results at conferences
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students
• Record and document experimental procedures and results

Skills

Crystal growth

Characterization tools

Data analysis

Publication writing

Oral and written communication

Education

PhD in Physics

Tools

Laboratory maintenance

Semiconductor sample prep

Job description

Harvard University Cambridge, MA USA Posted Nov 25, 2025 Due Nov 24, 2026

Physics

Job Description

Position: Postdoctoral Research Associate – Experimental Physics
Type: Full-Time
Salary: $45,000 – $55,000 per year
Location: Joint appointment between Departments of Physics and Electrical/Computer Engineering, with periodic travel to a growth site in New Jersey
Posted: 11/21/2025
Application Deadline: 12/05/2025
Appointment Period: 01/07/2026 – 01/06/2027
Percentage: 100%

Job Summary

The Department of Physics at Morgan State University seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate to work on the growth and characterization of wide bandgap semiconductors, including cubic boron nitride. This is a collaborative position bridging Physics and Electrical/Computer Engineering, with opportunities to mentor students, publish research, and present at professional meetings.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Prepare semiconductor samples and conduct experiments

Collect, analyze, and interpret experimental data

Maintain laboratory equipment and characterization tools

Prepare manuscripts and present results at conferences

Mentor undergraduate and graduate students

Record and document experimental procedures and results

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

PhD in Physics or a closely related field from an accredited institution

Experience:

Minimum of 3 years of experimental research experience

Hands-on experience in crystal growth, characterization tools, and laboratory maintenance

Proven publication record in academic writing

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Strong oral and written communication skills

Attention to detail and precision in experimental work

Ability to mentor students and work collaboratively in a research team

Number of Vacancies

1