Postdoctoral Scholar - Experimental Condensed Matter and Materials Physics

Penn State University; University (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Support for personal and professional well-being

Job summary

A leading university in Florida is offering a postdoc position focused on superconducting hybrid devices involving superconductors and graphene. The successful candidate will engage in thin film synthesis, device fabrication, and transport measurements. Essential qualifications include a Ph.D. in Physics and relevant technical experience. Candidates will benefit from a competitive package and are required to submit applications electronically. Review begins immediately.

Qualifications

• Experience in superconducting thin films and nanofabrication.
• Knowledge of topological superconductivity and superconducting devices.
• Skills in low temperature and high magnetic field measurements.
• Experience with epitaxial growth of thin films using CVD or related techniques.
• Experience with nanofabrication, lithography, and low-temperature/high-magnetic-field measurements.

Responsibilities

• Lead synthesis and fabrication of superconducting hybrid devices.
• Conduct transport measurements of devices interfacing with 2D systems.
• Collaborate in research projects and submit applications.
• Conduct measurements at low temperatures and high magnetic fields to characterize devices.

Skills

Thin film synthesis

Device fabrication

Transport measurement

Epitaxial growth of thin films

Quantum materials

Education

Ph.D. in Physics, materials or device physics

Tools

CVD

Pulsed-laser deposition

Photo- and electron beam lithography

Lithography (photo/e-beam)

Low-temperature transport measurements

Job description

# **APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:*** ## CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please to complete the. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.* ## If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete . **Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see .**This is a term position; length of the term will be discussed during the interview process. Continuation past the term length discussed will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding. **POSITION SPECIFICS**The Department of Physics at The Pennsylvania State University is seeking to fill a **postdoc** position in the areas of superconducting hybrid devices involving superconductors with graphene and topological thin film materials.The successful candidate will lead in thin film synthesis, device fabrication, and transport measurement of devices involving superconductors interfaced with graphene, topological materials and other 2D systems. The project requires fabrication of superconducting thin films using a HPCVD process, nanofabrication, and low temperature and high magnetic field measurements. The ideal candidate should have very good knowledge and experience in the areas of topological superconductivity, quantum materials, and superconducting devices. Technical experience in the areas of epitaxial growth of thin films using CVD and related technique is preferred. Other knowledge of pulsed-laser deposition, sputtering deposition, photo- and electron beam lithography, and transport and superconductivity measurements at low temperatures are also appreciated.Requirements include a Ph.D. in Physics, materials or device physics. Applications must be submitted electronically and include a cover letter, CV, and statement of research interests. Applicants should arrange for three reference letters to be submitted to [e-mail] indicating the appropriate job number in the subject line. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a suitable candidate is found. **BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES**Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. **BENEFITS**Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. For more detailed information, please visit our (Note: For Postdoctoral benefits, please see our page.) **CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS**Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review .**EEO IS THE LAW**Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university’s teaching, research, and service mission.## CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please to complete the Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.