Postdoctoral Fellow: Nano-Device Physics & AI Synthesis

Tulane University; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Tulane University in New Orleans seeks a researcher to lead synthesis and processing of quasi-one-dimensional van der Waals nanomaterials and to fabricate nanowire devices for electrical transport studies.

The role involves collaboration on AI-guided synthesis optimization, structural characterization using electron microscopy and synchrotron techniques, and active participation in scientific writing, presentations, and proposal development.

Qualifications

• PhD in Physics, Materials Science, or related field.
• Strong background in electronic transport and condensed matter physics.
• Experience with low-dimensional or van der Waals material synthesis; atomic-resolution characterization or data-driven approaches preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead synthesis and processing of quasi-one-dimensional van der Waals nanomaterials.
• Fabricate nanowire devices and perform electrical transport measurements.
• Collaborate on AI/ML-guided synthesis optimization and contribute to structural characterization.
• Engage in scientific writing, presentations, and proposal development.

Skills

Electronic transport

Condensed matter physics

Synthesis experience

Education

PhD in Physics

PhD in Materials Science

Tools

Atomic-resolution characterization techniques

Job description

Tulane University in New Orleans seeks a researcher to lead synthesis and processing of quasi-one-dimensional van der Waals nanomaterials and to fabricate nanowire devices for electrical transport studies.

The role involves collaboration on AI-guided synthesis optimization, structural characterization using electron microscopy and synchrotron techniques, and active participation in scientific writing, presentations, and proposal development.