Postdoctoral Scholar - Physics

Penn State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Postdoctoral benefits

Job summary

Penn State University in State College, PA, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar - Condensed Matter Experiment in Terrones Lab. The successful candidate will conduct Raman and photoluminescence spectroscopy studies on two-dimensional materials, including graphene and transition metal dichalcogenides, under low and high temperatures.

Ph.D. in Physics is required; experience in experimental condensed matter physics and resonant Raman spectroscopy is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Physics required.
• Experience with experimental condensed matter physics.
• Proficiency in Raman and PL spectroscopy at variable temperatures.

Responsibilities

• Perform Raman and photoluminescence experiments on 2D materials.
• Synthesize and characterize materials in Terrones Lab.
• Collaborate with team and publish results.

Skills

Raman spectroscopy

Photoluminescence spectroscopy

Condensed matter physics

Education

Ph.D. in Physics

Job description

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

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

Postdoctoral Scholar - Condensed Matter Experiment - Terrones Lab The Eberly College of Science, Department of Physics at The Pennsylvania State University is seeking to fill one Postdoctoral Researcher position in the area of Raman and Photoluminescence spectroscopy. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on the synthesis and spectroscopic characterization of two-dimensional materials that include graphene, borono notride and transition metal dichalcogenides. Vast expertise is needed in Resonant Raman spectroscopy and Photoluminescence spectroscopy at high and low temperatures. Requirements include a Ph.D. in Physics, and the ideal candidate should have experience with experimental condensed matter physics.

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BENEFITS

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